The amount of time needed to detect measureable levels of antibodies using an HIV test is referred to as the ______________.

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The window period refers to the time between infection with HIV and the development of detectable levels of antibodies in the blood. During this time, an HIV test may be negative even though the person is infected. It usually takes 2-4 weeks after infection for enough antibodies to be produced to be detected by most HIV tests.

The Amount of Time Needed to Detect Measureable Levels of Antibodies