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A Rapid HIV Test Can Give Results Within Minutes.

A Rapid HIV Test Can Give Results Within Minutes. Rapid tests can return results within about 30 minutes; laboratory tests take longer. Some testing is free or low-cost. A reactive screen needs follow-up, and a recent exposure may fall within the window period.
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See the Facebook previewA Rapid HIV Test Can Give Results Within Minutes. Rapid tests can return results within about 30 minutes; laboratory tests take longer. Some testing is free or low-cost. A reactive screen needs follow-up, and a recent exposure may fall within the window period.

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