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Can checking the thyroid through bloodwork detect hiv?
A thyroid blood test will not detect HIV. Ask for the HIV test by name.
Would HIV show up on a throat swab if you had had if for a few years?
There are HIV tests that can be conducted by collecting an oral sample. Many of these tests are very accurate and would be able to detect HIV within the first months after infection.
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.
Can an HIV test detect chlamydia?
No, it's only detected by a chlamydia test.
How can HIV symptom be detected with 7 days?
It is difficult to detect early symptoms of HIV infection because they are so close to flu symptoms.
If you get a HIV rash can the test detect HIV?
If you get a generalized rash within weeks of possible HIV exposure, early diagnosis and treatment are important. While the standard antibody test is unlikely to detect HIV at this point, other testing will be effective. Be sure to speak candidly about your risks and concerns with your health care provider so that the right test is ordered.
What antiviral vaccine is able to fight HIV?
There is no vaccine for HIV at this time.
Does CT scan of the brain detects HIV?
A CT scan of the brain does not directly detect HIV; instead, it is used to identify complications or conditions resulting from HIV, such as opportunistic infections or tumors. While HIV can affect the brain, the virus itself is diagnosed through blood tests that detect antibodies or the virus's genetic material. Therefore, a CT scan can provide supportive information but is not a diagnostic tool for HIV infection.
Does the measurement of HIV RNA detect high levels during acute infection?
Yes
What is the only readily available method to detect evidence of HIV infection?
Serologic Tests
What readily available method to detect evidence of HIV infection is available?
Serologic Tests
In what year was a blood test to detect HIV founded?
The first test licensed for HIV testing was the ELISA test in 1985. ELISA detects antobodies to the HIV virus, which indicates that the person has been exposed to the virus.
