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No. Not in the United States.
There are over-the-counter testing kits avialable at some drug stores. The kits are usually expensive and require mailing samples to be processed in a lab. Rapid response tests require training about test delivery, storage and maintenance that would create an issue in a retail setting. It is also recommended to have a medical professional or counselor present when receiving a test result.
There are many testing locations that offer free, anonymous rapid response HIV testing. Rapid response tests are extremely accurate and provide results in as little as 20 minutes.
If you are not familiar with the resources or are having a hard time finding them in your area, please don't hesitate to follow-up. I would be happy to assist you.
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∙ 12y agoThe days of having to wait for a week or longer for the results of an HIV test are gone. Rapid HIV testing can now be completed as an individual waits for the results. This fact drastically cuts the anxiety associated with the testing and makes reporting the results much easier for medical staff as well.
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How might a doctor diagnose HIV in a persons body?
Testing for HIV usually involves the oral rapid test or a blood test. There are no other clear signs a health care provider can use to diagnose HIV.
Where can my friend find a rapid HIV test?
HIV tests can be taken at your local health care clinic. Alternatively, your friend can request an HIV test from her personal doctor, or from any doctor in a quick care, or p.m. clinic.
I had a rapid HIV test about 2 months after a possible encounter with the virus the test was a rapid blood test and the result was negative how accurate is that?
It can take 3-6 months after exposure for the virus to show up in a blood test.
What does hiv blood test reveal?
The standard HIV test, whether a rapid test or one sent to the laboratory, will detect the presence of antibodies to the HIV virus. When the body becomes infected, it will attempt to fight the infection by developing antibodies. Therefore, if a test finds antibodies, it has in essence indicated that the HIV virus is also present.
Is 64 days after exposure long enough to get HIV rapid test?
82 days after exposure is long enough to get HIV test.
What does an HIV blood test reveal?
The standard HIV test, whether a rapid test or one sent to the laboratory, will detect the presence of antibodies to the HIV virus. When the body becomes infected, it will attempt to fight the infection by developing antibodies. Therefore, if a test finds antibodies, it has in essence indicated that the HIV virus is also present.
How fast can you test for hiv?
there are quite a few tests for HIV. You can go to the doctor for a hiv test kit or western blot. the doctor would normally use the rapid test kits on you first and further confirm with a western blot. LT LABS - Your partner in anonymous and discreet home std testing
What is the first test given to determine the presence of the HIV?
There are a number of tests available to detect the presence of HIV. The most common tests involve looking for the virus indirectly via the prescence of antibodies. This can be done through an oral swab test or a blood test. Many clinics offer rapid tests that can yield results in minutes (ex. Oraquick). If rapid tests yield positive results, it is recommend that another test be performed to confirm those results. In the United States, the Western Blot is the confirmatory test for HIV.
Is it just one simple blood test to see if are HIV positive?
Your HIV testing experience may vary depending on where you seek services. Standard testing procedure for many HIV testing sites involve a two-step process. Rapid response, oral HIV testing is available in many locations. The test collects a cell sample from the gums and detects antibodies associated with HIV infection. If a rapid response test is reactive for HIV antibodies, a person is considered "preliminarily positive" for HIV infection. After an initial positive, the most common confirmatory tests may be administered orally or by blood draw. Getting tested for HIV is a very sexually responsible behavior. Good luck!
What does a reactive HIV test mean?
It means that the test was positive for HIV.
Does the HBsAG test for HIV?
No, HBV testing does not test for HIV.
Is a HIV test a medical examination?
No the HIV test is not a medical examination. It is a blood test.
