General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
After the virus enters the body, a "window period" is required for antibodies to reach a detectable level in tests. Therefore, it is recommended to be performed not immediately after contact, but generally from the 2nd to the 4th week onwards (depending on the generation of the test used).
Anti-HIV tests are conducted in strict adherence to patient confidentiality principles (data protection laws). The results are shared exclusively with the patient and their physician.
If the screening test (ELISA) yields a positive result, an HIV diagnosis is not immediately established. For the result to be conclusive, more detailed confirmatory tests, such as the Western Blot, are requested.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
