Question
Does it really take 4 months for a test to show an infection?
15 October 2010. Related: All topics, HIV testing.
Why did my doctor tell me to follow up with HIV testing 4 months after I had a sexual encounter. Does it take this long for it to show up in your system?
Answer
Thank you for your question.
The length of time it takes for an infection to be picked up with a HIV test depends on the type of test you have. For more information please follow this link.