What is window period of HIV antibody test Elisa and western blot .some people say 12 weeks some say 3 months and some say 6 months. Govt ictc center says 3 and 6 months final. Where a NACO call centre people say it's after 3 months. Please help me over here doctors. I am seeing multiple red dots under skin nd. multiple body pains. Can. 3 months Elisa+ western blot rule out hiv infection.

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Dr. Ketan RanpariyaHIV Specialist12yrs exp

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HIV ELISA 6 month HIV DUO 3 month HIV 1 Proviral DNA Test 17 days windwo period.

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Dr. Ishwar GiladaHIV Specialist37yrs exp

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Highest window period is 3 months.

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