| HIV Test |
| Do they generally test for HIV when they do lab work in a regular doctor's visit? |
No, they don't generally test for HIV. They probably tested for chlamydia because you had the visual symptoms of it during your pap. You will need to request they do it, as it appears your b... |
| My "Blood Count" Test came back normal, does that mean I probably don't have HIV? |
Actually, it takes approximately 3 WEEKS for HIV antibodies to show up in your blood in a Western Blot or Elisa test.
The good news is,if you are positive,you have a much better prognosis than whe... |
| Please help me ? http://www.blink.org.uk/print.... , i went to have a hiv test there..i? |
That is great that you went to support your friend, most people wouldn't do a test, if they have no reason.
I don't think they would, think about it how long did they have before call... |
| Hiv test period frame? |
It takes a while before the AIDS screening test (called ELISA) can be used. This is usually 4-12 weeks. Tests done before that aren't reliable.
If the screening test is positive, this doesn... |
| Can you use Saliva to test for HIV,HPV & Herpes? |
YES IT IS TRUE THEY CAN. YOU ALWAYS HEARD YOU CAN SPREAD HIV THUR THE SALIVA. AS A NURSE IN A HOSPITAL WE NEVER LET THE SALIVA TOUCH US OR THE TEARS FROM THE TEAR DUCKS. BUT YOUR MOST ACCURATE TEST... |
| Which HIV test is better and more accurate? Blood Test or Saliva (spit test), Swab test? |
Studies were recently done comparing the accuracy of blood based ELISA and Western Blot tests witht he new saliva based tests, such as the OraQuick HIV test, and they showed that the saliva test wa... |
| After taking hiv test at 13 months from raped? |
My suggestion is that you keep on getting tested every six months just be on the safe side ... |
| Is there a special blood test for HIV? |
The confirmatory HIV test employs a western blot test to detect anti-HIV antibody in a human serum sample. Proteins from known HIV-infected cells are separated and blotted on a membrane as above. ... |
| Hiv test period? |
HIV testing can go all the way back. They use to have a 3 month window where there were false negatives. This is because your bodies immune response to the virus wasn't big enough to detect ... |
| Is it standard procedure to test for HIV before surgery? |
No it is not routine to test for HIV. They should inform you what they are testing for and why. They should contact you if anything was abnormal. Be proactive with your health and simply ask for... |
| Called to get test results- HIV- nurse claimed they needed to be reviewed? Freaking out...? |
First off, not everyone with HIV has done drugs or are whores. If you have had unprotected sex, then you can be at risk for getting HIV.
Most doctors don't want to tell you results over th... |
| Can acute HIV(initial stages) be diagnosed by some test ? |
yes. if you are at risk of catching HIV because of something that happens to you say a needle pricks you. You can have tests immediately but they need to be repeated at 3 months and only then cou... |
| If my girl friend test negative for HIV, can I still have HIV as positive tessting result? |
Yes, it's still possible that you could test positive. And, it's also still possible that she could test positive in a later test if you are positive. Seroconversion for HIV, the proces... |
| Is hiv test same as hbv test?? |
It depends on what you mean by "the same as".
The most common HIV test and HBV (hepatitis B virus) test both don't look for the presence of the virus....they look for your body�... |
| Nterperting hiv test result less than 400 copies per ml. is this person positive for hiv? |
Not necessarily from what I am reading. They may not have had the virus in their body long enough to test positive or they may be taking immuno-suppressive treatments that will sometimes throw off... |
| 10 week HIV test, How conclusive is it that i dont have it? |
None of the diagnostic tests used are FDA approved to diagnose infection with HIV. These tests do not detect actual virus but antibodies thought to be specific to HIV. If you read the inserts, t... |
| I am reading alot of questions about hiv. i am confused about the different test for hiv.? |
"Prenatal panels" as they are called by physicians are a basic panel of blood tests run during pregnancy which include only the HIV-1 test.
Worldwide, the predominant virus is HIV-1,... |
| If a persons HIV test results turn out positive, Is it possible to know how long you've had it? |
Don't worry hun. I had a test after making the biggest mistake of my life and engaging in so much risky behaviour. It was negative. But HIV generally takes about three to five months to incuba... |
| "Not Detected" HIV test results at 9 weeks after exposure. Test was a "HIV Antibody/Antigen". Accuracy? |
No antibodies to HIV were detected.
Regardless if the results, you should be retested at 6 months post exposure. A person should never rely on the results of just one test. It's a good idea... |
| How to get my fiance to test for HIV !? |
You know what would be hilarious? If she was fine, but when she went back to get that HIV test, she got stuck with a dirty needle.
Why do you want to up her chances? ... |
| How can I get my fiancee to test for HIV? |
first, you sit down somewhere quiet where you can talk to her. Tell her you love her and how much you appreciate her, tell her that you trust her and your happy to be with her. Then you can start b... |
| If you test negative on a hiv test 2 months after contact, can you still test positive 1 year later? |
Yes. The test can take as long as 6 months to give a valid result because it can take that long for your antibodies to reach detectable levels. ... |
| Are boold test and hiv test the same or r they different???? |
Well the blood can be tested for a very large number of things , including HIV.
So not sure if this is the answer you are after. ... |
| Hpv and Hiv testing are they the same test.? |
As a healthcare provider I can tell you that they are very different tests for very different diseases. HIV is a bloodtest. HPV can only be tested in females and is usually done with a PAP test si... |
| My friend hiv test came back negative, she did the p24 antigen ad also the antibody test, but she still has a? |
Has she had a full STD screening? For Herpes, HPV, Gonnorhea, etc? She should have a urine sample and blood sample taken to be checked for everything, including HIV 2 if she's been to west afr... |
| I got my HIV test results yesterday.....? |
This is the best recommendation for certain STD's. A recheck in 6 months is advisable. With HIV/AIDS there can be, what they call, " a window time frame". Basically, that means, the... |
| HIV Test Question? |
You may be able to find a FREE, RAPID (same day results) HIV ANTIBODY test near you.
Go to www.hivtest.org and put in your info.... ... |
| HIV test conducted 3 years after the suspected infection, is it valid? |
Yes, you can be quite confident of a negative ELISA test two or three years after the last possible contact.
The HIV antibody test will identify more than 99% of infections within 13 weeks, and ... |
| Hiv test at 12 weeks accurate? |
An HIV teat at 12 weeks will detect more than 99% of cases. It would be considered accurate. The fraction of a percent that test flase negative at 12 weeks usually have an already compromised immun... |
| I had a hiv test for hiv-1 and 2 since 5 months of possible exposure..now i am hearing that hiv-2 window peiod |
That is nonsense. The Elisa Test and Western Blot Test which form the test for HIV1 and 2 are 98-99% reliable after a 3 months-13 weeks window period. After 5 months it would be a slam dunk certain... |
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