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HIV Lab Tests and Types of Testing for Diagnosis or Monitoring

HIV Lab Test vs Rapid Test HIV testing can be broadly divided between rapid tests and laboratory tests. The rapid test can be done at home or at a screening facility and a result is available within minutes. It should be followed through with laboratory testing should there be a positive result. Although rapid tests are >> Read More ...

CD4 Count Dropping, Viral Load Stable in HIV Infection (Graph)

Curtis302 Asked : I am HIV positive, diagnosed just over 3 years ago and I have been having regular tests to check my CD4 count. My doctor told me that I only need to do it once every 6 months but I do it every 3 months and pay for it myself. Twice a year I check my viral load as well. In the last 3 tests, my CD4 has been >> Read More ...

What does HIV/AIDS stand for? Different Names for AIDS

HIV is the acronym for human immunodeficiency virus which is responsible for the development of AIDS after prolonged HIV infection. AIDS is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome which develops in the latter stages of HIV infection. HIV & Immunity HIV is the virus, which is transmitted from person to person and is the >> Read More ...