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Yes, in general the standard STD test battery includes a test for HIV infection. However, a person may not test positive immediately after infection with HIV, which is why they are generally counseled to get a second HIV test in six months.
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Can HIV positive later become HIV negative?
Only if the first HIV test was false positive can the test results change.
Can one contract HIV by having intercourse with a person who is not HIV positive?
It is possible to have a false negative HIV test, particuarly early in infection with HIV. If a partner has a true negative HIV test, it's not possible to get HIV from them.
Can hiv be transmitted even after a negative result of a likely infected person?
Yes. If the person had a "false negative" on their HIV test (getting a negative result even when the person actually does have HIV), then HIV can be transmitted. Sadly, false negatives are common, especially early in the infection. When in doubt, use condoms so that you are not infected with any STDs.
What does nr mean on HIV test results?
Negative HIV test result
Can you be exposed to HIV but still be negative?
Yes they can. HIV tests detect Your immune systems HIV anti-bodies and not the HIV itself. In the months after infection (around 6) Your body has not produced enough anti-bodies to be detected on a test. However the person is HIGHLY infectious during this window period. When the Immune system begins fighting back and producing high levels of anti-bodies,this will cause a postitve result on the test.
If you are HIV positive is there a way you can do to test negative for a job?
It would be almost impossible to test negative if a person is HIV positive.
What is the meaning of HIV not detected?
"HIV not detected" means the HIV test is negative.
Is hiv result was negative then you fell free from hiv?
If your HIV test result was negative, and you've had no new risky exposures since the test, and if you are not in the window period, you can consider yourself free from HIV. The window period the time between infection with HIV and the time when the test will become positive.
If your partner test postitive for HIV and you test negative what conclusions can be made about that?
Conclusion: Your partner has hiv and you don't.......yet.
What is the difference beteen hiv positive and hiv negative?
There is a huge difference between them. HIV Positive means that the test found HIV-Antibodies in your blood (you can find them in the mouth sometimes). A HIV-Negative test means that the solution did not find any signs of HIV in your body and your in great shape.
What are HIV indeterminant results?
Indeterminant means that an HIV test is neither positive nor negative. Typically, if an HIV test is indeterminant, another test will be performed to confirm the results.
Can you be hiv positive after six negative test and 17 years after exposure?
No; you would not be HIV positive.
