HIV Testing - Teak

[tsu65]

Hi

i am in Australia and have some questions about HIV antibody screen.

1- does the one test detect hiv 1 and 2 or is a separate test conducted for each strand of HIV?
2 - does taking Lexapro medication effect the validity of the test?
3 - can a person outside the window period have an undetectible viral load or does it only apply to people who have HIV and are on medication?

Thanks

[Teak]

At three months all tests will detect HIV1 and 2 antibodies.

[tsu65]

Thanks
i dont understand your answer to my first question, Yes one antibody test will detect hiv 1 and 2 or yes a seperate test is performed for hiv 1 and 2

[Teak]

1. Yes
2. No
3. Viral load test are done on people known to be positive.