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What is the actual time of having a HIV test. If suppose I have been exposed to that virus then after how many days/month I should have checkup in order to know it's +be or -ve. please suggest.
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It depends on different types of tests. Ordinary Spot test, takes upto 90 days, so do it after 90 days of last sex, this is cheaper. Western Blot takes 3-4 weeks, it is expensive. PCR takes 7-14 days, its very expensive.
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