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And, on an ongoing basis, if you are sexually active.
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What is the recommended time for hiv aids retest?
Retesting for HIV should be done at the end of the window period for the particular test. You should also get retested if you have a new partner.
Can HIV positive later become HIV negative?
Only if the first HIV test was false positive can the test results change.
How often do you need tested if HIV negative 3 years ago?
If you have had no new partners, and your partner is monogamous, you don't need retesting. You should be retested if you have a new partner.
If you were HIV negative when tested 5 years ago would you have to be tested again?
If you were asked whether you were HIV positive/negative, you will need to be retested to make sure.
During asymptomatic phase you of HIV disease HIV infection is diagnosed by?
The first test for HIV is an anti-body test. This test looks for anti-bodies that your immune system has devloped to fight off HIV. If you have the anti-bodies, then you probably have the HIV virus.
How can you tell if you are HIV negative?
To be sure, test your blood at a clinic. It's possible that a blood test results in a false positive, so you might consider retesting your blood. A blood test usually takes 3 days to perform, so just try to remain calm and keep your mind off of it until you get your results. Clarification note: Any positive result from an initial HIV test should be routinely confirmed with a second type of test that is more sensitive to HIV. This confirmatory test should usually be run by the same laboratory or testing centre where you had you first positive result. You should not do this yourself by just going for a second HIV test - the type of tests are different.
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.
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.
What is the meaning of not detected HIV test result?
The meaning of a not detected HIV test result means that the viral load can not be detected. If this is the first HIV test, you need to retest in 3 months. If you have already have been diagnosed with HIV, continue taking the prescribed medication.
Can a CBC w diff w pit tell you if you have HIV?
No, if you want a test for HIV, you should ask for it by name.
What does a reactive HIV test mean?
It means that the test was positive for HIV.
What is involved with an HIV test?
With a HIV test you are first required to make an appointment for the test to be carried out. A small amount of blood is taken and then sent away to a laboratory to be tested for the HIV antibodies. Two tests are normally carried out. If the first test is positive then a second test is carried out to confirm the original test. The two test are in fact different types of tests on the blood and therefore an accurate result is obtained.
