How Long It Takes To Check Hiv

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HIV test taking a long time to show positive result

I'm not sure this is the right forum, but I couldn't find any other that's more suitable. This is a bit long, so brace yourselves...I just tested positive for HIV on October 27 (with result on November 1 ...). The test was done as...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

1. It may relate to someone's underlying immune system and genetics, the amount of HIV received and the method (sexual vs. injection drug use).2. No.3. Because the look for antibodies and not the virus. The position of the US FDA has been up... Read more »

How long does it take?

How long does it usually take HIV to turn into AIDS? I have been HIV+ since 2001 and still not on... Read more »

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D. »

How long would it takes to get infected?

Hello...thanks to everyone and this website for the time and space for my concern. I've... Read more »

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This Positive Life: An Interview With Jake Ketchum

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New Ways To Keep the Virus In Check

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The 10-Point Inspection, HIV-Style: What to Check Under the Hood

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ALL THE HIV TESTS TO CHECK FOR HIV

Posted by nomoreworry4me

HIV tests that detect the genetic material of HIV itself (rather than antibodies or antigens) are known as PCR tests. PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction and is a common way of testing for a variety of different organisms. The overall process... Read more »

after a loooong hiatus, i decided to check in...

Posted by still_here, 2 Replies

yes, i know it's been a very long time since i've been here. i guess i kinda went into a denial/fuck it type mode & decided to just go about my business. "business as normal" i've been taking Atripla faithfully, seeing my doctor, started my hep... Read more »

A New Conspiracy Theory! Check it out.........

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

ok, thebody uses google for a search engine for their site. AND if you put in any type of HIV symptom into google.com you get multiple results for thebody.com. so google is getting paid some mad cash to direct people to the body so they can make... Read more »

How long does the HIV test take?

Posted by missing, 1 Reply

It has been a week and I am still waiting for the result. I thought ELISA is a quick test? Does that means my blood has to go through Western Blot........... I know ELISA can produce false positive but that small 1% chance doesn't seems very... Read more »

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