Is There Is A Test Available For Hiv That Does Not Require Blood Testing

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HIV Testing

What Is HIV Testing? HIV testing tells you if you are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes AIDS. Most of these tests look for "antibodies" to HIV. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to fight a specific germ. Newer HIV tests look for signs that the virus itself is in the blood. People who already know they are infected with HIV might get other "HIV" tests. These measure how quickly the virus is...

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HIV screening for donating blood (BLOOD DONATION, FALSE POSITIVE TEST 2009)

Dr. Bob, My sister recently tried to donate blood and was denied. She recieved a letter stating that she was HIV positive. How accurate are the tests that the Red Cross performs? She is getting an HIV test but I would like to know what the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The purpose of HIV screening at blood donation sites is to protect the blood supply, not to diagnose HIV disease. The tests run at blood donation centers are very sensitive so that they won't miss any true infections. In the process they... Read more »

re testing required?

i live in India and had protected ( i am not sure if the condom broke or something wrong happened, once i saw that comdom was tampered while i was taking it out) sex with commercial sex workers around 9 women over a period of 2 years..from 2009 to...

Response from Richard Cordova III

Test Positive Aware Network

Hi there:It doesn't sound like you were at a high-risk for HIV infection. Using a condom is the best way to protect yourself against HIV and many STD's. Oftentimes, sex workers are more concerned about protecting themselves than your... Read more »

Please answer: PCR DNA test required? Asking 4th time, please reply

Hello doctor, I received a protected BJ from a girl of unknown status but before putting the condom on, she put it in her mouth. I am not sure that some saliva got inside the condom or not. I took tests (MEIA and/or p24 written on report) at 6...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

The PCR test is not more accurate. In fact, in a low risk situation as you describe, it may generate false information. The test is not designed to diagnose HIV infection, but to monitor the level of virus in the blood to help plan and assess the... Read more »

Is anonymous follow up testing available?

Is it possible in the States to receive anonymous HIV genotype and viral load testing or are all physicians and labs required to report? Obviously, this would be paid for personally rather than being run through insurance....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Yes it's possible, but it would require working with a cooperative HIV specialist physician in a private office. Dr. Bob... Read more »

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blood tests

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have never been tested for HIV. But Ihave taken several other blood tests which have came out great, including a white blood cell test. Is there still a possibility that I could be positive?

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Do you know which generation of blood test primarily used in USA?

Posted by hope2012, 1 Reply

I had Oraquick, ClearView Rapid test at HIV agency in Texas state which I know is 2nd generation. Then had another two ordered by doctors, but the doctors, nurses, hiv agency, State and County health department, CDC, all can not tell which... Read more »

4th Generation HIV Test

Posted by Trophy

An arsenal of laboratory methods are available to screen blood, diagnose infection, and monitor disease progression in individuals infected by HIV. These tests can be classified into those that: (a) detect antibody, (b) identify antigen, (c) detect... Read more »

conventional blood test?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I was just wondering if a conventional blood test (not the ELISA test) can detect HIV in any way. i am not sure i am posting this in the right topic but thank you in advance Read more »

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