If you take an HIV test, how do the doctors do it?

how long does it take to get the results?
is it possible to get it on the same day?
how old are you suppose to be to get an HIV test?

theres one of two ways that they can do it..either they draw blood from your arm, or they swab your mouth.

the more common way for them to do it is by the mouth swab.

you can't get the results the same day, it usually takes about 7 days to get them back from the lab.

if youre sexually active reguardless of your age, you should get an HIV test.

please remember, though, that the HIV/AIDS virus can appear as soon as 3 months after you've had contact with someone with the virus, or as late as 1 year.

if you've JUST come into contact with the virus, it wont show on an HIV test for about three months. you'll have to be tested at 3 months, 6 months, and one year.

They draw blood from your arm, its very unlikely you will get the results on the same day, they usually take a few weeks, there is no age limit for an HIV test.

Also most labs won't call you if your test comes up negative.

http://www.avert.org/hivtesting.htm

my dr. drew blood from my hand then I wait 30 min for my results. but it depends most dr. tell you before they do it.

check this website out it has all the information about what your are looking for: http://www.hivtest.org/

A small amount of blood is drawn and tested for the HIV virus. You should begin getting tested as soon as you become sexually active, EVEN IF YOU USE CONDOMS! You should also be tested if you have any exposure to someone elses bodily fluids (ejaculation, saliva, BLOOD!) or if you have ever shared needles of ANY type with anyone (for drugs, piercings, tattoos, ect) Results are back usually within a working week, and from my experience "no news is good news" so if you you don't recieve a call right away don't get too worried.

some clinics can do a test with a swab from inside your cheek too. you can wait in the office for your results because it takes less than 1/2 and hour. if it's positive you'll be given a second test to confirm.

For me, it was a quick prick of my finger that took about 2 minutes to read. But different clinics use different procedures. You don't need to be any certain age to get an HIV test; if you're wondering about it, it's probably a good idea to go ahead and get one. You can get a free test at Planned Parenthood. Visit plannedparenthood.org to find a clinic near you.
And remember, a good way to prevent HIV is by always using a condom!