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Originally Posted by snipeshot08
It is not the failing that will deter most, it is the fact that they need to do some testing before using the blood and that is what most are apprehensive about....  |
testing done on the spot is not reliable...
the blood bank will not want to waste time doing the test as well.
WINDOW PERIOD
The window period for HIV is the period between the point of infection and the maximum time it takes for a particular test to detect infection. This is between 1 to 3 months. Hence, if the blood test is done during the window period, the results are not very reliable. Re-testing is necessary.
A person can go for a HIV test 1 month after the last exposure and repeat the test at 3rd month.