how long does it takes to detect HIV after having sex?

Hello and welcome to e health forum.

It is natural to be anxious when posed with the question, of possible infection with a incurable disease ‎like HIV. ‎

But, you need to understand, that a person gets infected only when the partner in question, infact is ‎infected with HIV, and has very high titres. ‎‎

Though, the risk of infection, by just genital contact, without complete intercourse is comparatively ‎very less, than that due to complete intercourse, the risk is still present.‎

The best time to do a ELISA test for HIV antibodies is after 4 weeks of exposure. 90% of normal ‎individuals who have HIV exposure, will seroconvert within 4-6 weeks. The sensitivity of the ELISA test ‎is 99.9%. ‎

If a test once done after 12 weeks of exposure - is NEGATIVE, the chances of developing antibodies to ‎HIV at a later date will be negligible. Hence there is no need to repeat the test again. ‎

I hope this helps.

Thank you for contacting Deepak.
As I understand you correctly, you want me to go through ELISA test for HIV, right?
What do you think according to you, would I be infected with HIV+ve or not.
I would like to inform you that that I had intercourse (Not fully) on 30th May,2011 so should I go for ELISA test for HIV after 30th June, 2011?
I reside in Mumbai and I don't know the place where the ELISA test for HIV is conducted. However please let me know the place in Mumbai and price for the test as well.
Thank you for reply once again.
Awaiting your reply as soon as possible.

didnt she provide you with condoms?? , for a reliable and conclusive result u need to wait for 3 months or 12 weeks ... if u want a test that gives you a reliable result within the window period then i suggest a pcr dna scan ..

No, she didn't provided me with the condoms.
As per your guidance I need to wait for 1 or 3 months and then undergo pcr dna scan to know whether I am infected with HIV or not, right?
Which one is more accurate pcr dna scan or ELISA test for HIV?
I reside in Mumbai and I do not know where these tests are conducted also I am not aware of the pricing.
If you are aware of, please let me know.
Waiting for your response asap.
Thank you.

No, she didn't provided me with the condoms.
As per your guidance I need to wait for 1 or 3 months and then undergo pcr dna scan to know whether I am infected with HIV or not, right?
Which one is more accurate pcr dna scan or ELISA test for HIV?
I reside in Mumbai and I do not know where these tests are conducted also I am not aware of the pricing.
If you are aware of, please let me know.
Waiting for your response asap.
Thank you.

No, she didn't provided me with the condoms.
As per your guidance I need to wait for 1 or 3 months and then undergo pcr dna scan to know whether I am infected with HIV or not, right?
Which one is more accurate pcr dna scan or ELISA test for HIV?
I reside in Mumbai and I do not know where these tests are conducted also I am not aware of the pricing.
If you are aware of, please let me know.
Waiting for your response asap.
Thank you.

No, she didn't provided me with the condoms.
As per your guidance I need to wait for 1 or 3 months and then undergo pcr dna scan to know whether I am infected with HIV or not, right?
Which one is more accurate pcr dna scan or ELISA test for HIV?
I reside in Mumbai and I do not know where these tests are conducted also I am not aware of the pricing.
If you are aware of, please let me know.
Waiting for your response asap.
Thank you.