Once there is a possible risky exposure to the HIV virus, there is a time period when the body is still producing antibodies and they are not detectable by the tests yet. So, if you undertake HIV testing in this period, the result is negative even though the person is infected with the virus. This time period is known as window period.
Window Period for HIV Testing
The window period for HIV testing is the period between exposure and when the test can detect HIV. Read on to learn more about this crucial period.
