Counseling is an essential part of HIV antibody testing and should always be performed before and after testing regardless of HIV status. Counseling is mandatory in most anonymous testing sites. Counseling prior to the test will help you understand the results of your test, learn how to protect yourself from the virus, and gain the knowledge of … [Read more...]
Exams and Tests
February 15, 2012 By
The diagnosis of HIV infection can be made by detecting the presence of disease-fighting proteins called antibodies in the blood. These HIV antibodies are not generally seen until 1-3 months following infection. If you have been exposed to the HIV virus, early testing is important because it is generally believed that the earlier treatment is … [Read more...]
HIV Testing Result
February 13, 2012 By
For most HIV tests, a small amount of blood will be drawn from your arm and tested. In some cases, urine or saliva is used. Most HIV tests detect antibodies to HIV in the blood, urine, or saliva. A person who is not infected with HIV will not have HIV antibodies. HIV antibodies are only present when the HIV has invaded the body. As the body’s … [Read more...]
Types of HIV Test
December 29, 2011 By
Different Types of HIV Tests The 2 types of tests most commonly used to detect HIV infection are the ELISA (enzyme-linked immunoassay) and Western blot tests. These tests are very accurate, but they are only able to detect HIV antibodies and not the HIV virus particle itself. A process is followed to determine if you are HIV positive. First, … [Read more...]
