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...risky behavior and that you were not exposed to any HIV-infected fluids. The only way to know for sure whether you have been infected is to get tested. You should wait for 3 months after a possible exposure. Then get an HIVblood test (see Fact Sheet 102 ). You might feel that you have been exposed toHIV by sharing needles, an accident, or unsafe sexual activity. In these cases, talk to your health care provider immediately .
Testing is often done at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after exposure to find out if a person is infected with HIV. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6. WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise. Last Updated: September 09, 2014. This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. If antibodies to HIV are present (positive), the test is usually repeated to confirm the diagnosis. 2  If ELISA is negative, other tests are not usually needed. 3  This test has a low chance of having a false result after the first few weeks that a person is infected. 4  Western blot.