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COMBO test

It is said that Combo tests will provide an absolute result. So why do we have to wait 3 months to get tested. Is there a liability problem in combo tests?
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Because it takes some people longer to have detectable antibodies. That is the reason for the 3 month test.
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And it is said that combo will generate a result after only 1 month
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