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What
is an HIV antibody test?
When HIV enters the body, it begins to attack certain white
blood cells called T4 lymphocyte cells (helper cells). Your
doctor may also call them CD4 cells. The immune system then
produces antibodies to fight off the infection. ... Read
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What
blood tests detect the presence of HIV?
HIV testing consists of an initial screening with two types
of tests commonly used to detect HIV infection. The most commonly
used initial test is an enzyme immune assay (EIA) or the enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay (ELISA). ... Read more |
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Do
all HIV tests involve drawing blood?
No. Urine and oral-fluid HIV tests offer alternatives for
anyone reluctant to have blood drawn. Urine testing for HIV
antibodies is not as sensitive or specific as blood testing.
Available urine tests include an EIA and a Western blot test
that can confirm EIA results.... Read more |
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What
are rapid HIV tests?
A rapid HIV test is a test that usually produces results
in up to 20 minutes. In comparison, results from the commonly
used HIV-antibody screening test, the EIA, are not available
for 1-2 weeks.... Read more
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Getting
Tested
Am I at risk?
Evidence suggests that HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has
been in the United States at least since 1978. The following
are known risk factors for HIV infection. If you answer yes
to any of these questions, .... Read more |
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If
I test HIV negative, does that mean that my partner is HIV
negative also?
No. Your HIV test result reveals only your HIV status. Your
negative test result does not tell you whether your partner
has HIV. HIV is not necessarily transmitted every time there
is an exposure. Therefore ... Read more |
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