HIV testing
Viral status check
HIV testing is the process of determining whether a person is infected with human immunodeficiency virus, through blood tests, oral swabs, or other methods.
Results are typically either positive or negative, though early infections may not yet be detectable.
Regular testing is recommended for sexually active people: Have you been tested for HIV?
The clinic offers free HIV testing.
- finger prickSmall puncture for sampling
- blood drawExtracting blood for testing
- rapid testFast diagnostic yielding immediate results
- window periodTime before detectability
- AIDSImmune deficiency syndrome
stigma · informed consent · antibody · test results · confidentiality · disclosure · cultural sensitivity · peace of mind · viral load · counseling services · antiretroviral · false positive · condom distribution · mobile clinic · waiting · negative · swab · home kit
- public healthdisease prevention, immunization, disease control, health education, epidemiology
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HIV testingHIV treatment
Antiretroviral therapy regimen
PrEP · HIV prevention · disease management · vaccination · cure