Among those, 16 women tested positive for HIV antibodies three months or more after giving birth.

Notice to readers: approval of a new rapid test for HIV antibody.

It may take as long as 6 months for HIV antibodies to show up in a blood sample.

The first 1,500 cases showed the presence of HIV antibody in 1.34 percent.

For most people, HIV antibodies reach a detectable level after two to six weeks.

A total of 484 (31%) were positive for HIV antibodies.

The table shows the prevalence of HIV antibodies according to age.

The set point is reached after the immune system has developed HIV antibodies and begins to attempt to fight the virus.

It can take up to 6 months after exposure for some people to develop detectable HIV antibodies.

That's because, if you are infected, it can take your body a while to start making HIV antibodies.