HIV Test

HIV tests detect human immunodeficiency virus infection by looking for antibodies, antigens, or the virus itself in blood or oral fluid. The most common screening test is the fourth-generation antigen

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HIV tests detect human immunodeficiency virus infection by looking for antibodies, antigens, or the virus itself in blood or oral fluid. The most common screening test is the fourth-generation antigen/antibody combination test. Rapid tests can provide results in 20 minutes, while confirmatory tests may take several days. The CDC recommends that everyone aged 13 to 64 get tested at least once.

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. MedlinePlus Medical Tests — medlineplus.gov
  3. Lab Tests Online — labtestsonline.org
  4. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  5. Cleveland Clinic — my.clevelandclinic.org
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