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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.
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∙ 14y agoLittle if anything. It only finds out whether the person has HIV or not.
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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 a HIV test a medical examination?
No the HIV test is not a medical examination. It is a blood test.
Can they tell if you have HIV from a routine blood test?
No, HIV is not checked in routine blood tests. The test must be specifically ordered.
When will you find out if you have HIV after taking a blood test?
You can not conform the presence of HIv with the blood test, you need to go with ELISA, tridot and also western blotting.
Does an HIV blood test detect pregnancy?
An HIV blood test can tell if you are pregnant. When doctors get results back from a blood test, though they may be testing for a specific thing other things will get flagged as well. For example, when you take a home-pregnancy test and then go to the doctor's to confirm you are pregnant, often they will run blood tests to determine pregnancy. An HIV blood test will show whether or not you have HIV, but will also show whether or not you are pregnant.No; a HIV blood test won't tell if you are pregnant.
How is HIV diagosed?
There is a specific blood test for HIV which is used for diagnosis.
Can checking the thyroid through bloodwork detect hiv?
A thyroid blood test will not detect HIV. Ask for the HIV test by name.
How do drs know when you have HIV?
They will perform a blood test for the HIV antibodies to determine if you are HIV infected.
Can you find out your nationality through bloodwork?
No it will only reveal whatever test is requested. There is no blood test that will reveal nationality
Can you find out from a blood test if you have HIV?
sadly....yes
If red cell show normocytic normochromic picture white appears normal platelets are adequate.. do i have hiv test..?
You describe a normal complete blood count. That is a finding separate from the HIV test. Whether you need an HIV test is not based on the complete blood count; instead, you should have an HIV test based on your risk factors for acquiring HIV.
Where are specimens taken from for an HIV culture?
(HIV) is usually diagnosed with a blood test. Cultures for HIV are possible, but rarely needed for diagnosis.The FDA also approved an HIV test in 2004 that can detect HIV in saliva.
