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An HIV blood test is specifically set up to test that. An indication of an infection may show in your CBC as a low white blood count, but is not specifically indicative of HIV. If you want to avoid its being in your medical record, there is free HIV testing in local agencies.
What else can I help you with?
Can checking the thyroid through bloodwork detect hiv?
A thyroid blood test will not detect HIV. Ask for the HIV test by name.
Why don't you text for hiv and aids while testing for sexually tranmitted disease?
Standard of practice is to test for HIV while testing for STDs. It is not normal to test for others and not test for HIV, as the risk factors are the same.
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.
What does nr mean on HIV test results?
Negative HIV test result
Where can you have your affordable HIV test?
Get the HIV test at your local health department; it is free.
How are you able to detect this HIV?
With an hiv test
When is HIV RNA detected in HIV blood?
In blood, what you are checking for is viral antibodies not HIV RNA. Your body produces antibodies to antigens (e.g. HIV proteins) to combat foreign bodies.The first test for HIV is called ELISA. This is a sensitive test that will be positive for many people that are not infected. The reason for this is to capture everybody that could POSSIBLY be infected. This is done to rule out those that do not have HIV.The next test that follows ELISA is a Western Blot test. This is a specific test for HIV viral proteins. This test is to rule in those that do have HIV.If you have an acute infection of HIV, you may not have the antibodies that are produced for the tests above. It takes approximately 2 months for antibodies to show up in your blood. In this case you can do a viral load count using PCR.
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.
Can saliva sample testing diagnose HIV?
The saliva test for HIV provides results in about 20 minutes while the person waits at the testing facility.
What does the standard HIV test identify?
The standard HIV test identifies the antibodies the body produces to fight the HIV infection.
