Many health providers recommend a follow-up test in _____ months if an initial test is negative.

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Many health providers recommend a follow-up test in 4-6 months if an initial test is negative because it takes time for the body to produce detectable levels of antibodies after infection. By waiting 4-6 months, the chances of detecting an infection if it was missed by the initial test are higher. Waiting longer than 6 months is unnecessary as the chances of detectable antibodies decreasing are very low.

Many Health Providers Recommend a Follow-Up Test in _____ Months