It depends on the type of HIV test and where you get tested. HIV self-tests provide results within 20 minutes. With a rapid antibody test, usually done with blood from a finger stick or with oral fluid, results are ready in 30 minutes or less. The rapid antigen/antibody test, done with blood from a finger stick, takes 30 minutes or less. It may take several days to receive your test results with a NAT or antigen/antibody lab test.