This is a link to tell you how much it costs.
http:/aids.about.com/od/hivmedicationfactsheets/a/drugcost.htm
I will not lie these meds to help against HIV and AIDS are extremely expensive.
It means that the test was positive for HIV.
No, HBV testing does not test for HIV.
The cost of HIV tests in Africa varies widely depending on the type of test, location, and healthcare provider. Rapid HIV tests can range from free to about $10, while laboratory-based tests may cost more. In many countries, government programs and NGOs offer free or subsidized testing to increase accessibility. Overall, the focus is on making testing affordable and widely available to combat the HIV epidemic.
No the HIV test is not a medical examination. It is a blood test.
Negative HIV test result
Get the HIV test at your local health department; it is free.
With an hiv test
The standard HIV test identifies the antibodies the body produces to fight the HIV infection.
A thyroid blood test will not detect HIV. Ask for the HIV test by name.
Only if the first HIV test was false positive can the test results change.
The Western blot test is often used as a confirmatory test after a positive ELISA result for HIV. It is more specific but can also produce false positive results due to its high sensitivity. Consulting a healthcare provider for interpretation of test results and appropriate follow-up is important in HIV testing.
To be exposed to does not always mean that you will be infected. If contracting the disease you will still not test positive until some time afterwards.