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Window Period Clarification

Edward535
Just want to clarify how true is this info re window period: http://www.who.int/diagnostics_laboratory/faq/window_period/en/


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Edward535
Thank you Teak.  
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No that is not correct. Serocoversion takes place in that period of time but it does not mean that ones body produces enough antibodies for the tests to detect hence the reason for a 3 month "Window" period.
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