What Are The Names Of Local Hiv Testing Centers

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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. Other types of HIV test look for signs that the virus itself is in the blood. When people already know they are infected with HIV they might get other "HIV" tests. These measure how quickly...

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do plasma centers report hiv infection to local plasma centers

i was rejected at a plasma center for high liver enzymes through alt test they said it was not hiv but i'm still very frightened....

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I would determine whether these elevated enzymes are due to hepatitis virus infection. Ask the center what hepatitis tests they performed. If they did not do them, get tests for hepatitis and followup.MH... Read more »

Local testing center says I don't need to be retested

Dr. Robert - On February 10, 2006 I engaged in a "low risk" behavior. I met a guy at a party and we snuck off to another room. I started giving him a BJ when someone tried to open the door so we stopped. The encounter lasted no more...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,One of the reasons for getting an HIV tests is being worried about contracting HIV, even if the potential risk of transmission was slight. However, testing prior to the three-month mark is not considered to be definitive or conclusive.... Read more »

HIV PCR RNA Quantitative Test Positive (ANOTHER EXAMPLE WHY PCR TESTS SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ROUTINE HIV SCREENING, 2009)

Hello,I have a protected intercourse and unprotected Oral Sex durimg the months of May and JUNE, and due to my curiosity, I went to the clinic and did a PCR RNA Test which came Positive this was last week, and yesterday I did a spot test which came...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You are thinking of killing yourself because you might be HIV positive. Often I skip over these melodramatic posts, as I think they are highly insensitive to those of us who struggle with the challenges of being "virally enhanced" on... Read more »

TEST CENTERS

HI,WHERE CAN I FIND LOW COST OR NO COST HIV TEST CENTERS IN NYC?THANK FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND THIS HELPFUL SITE...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I recommend that you use one of the test centers provided by the New York City Department of Health. Their services are free. And while you're at it, have an anonymous test (for the record, I'm opposed to the Names Reporting/Partner... Read more »

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Employment HIV Test for Locals in the UAE

Posted by DubaiUAE10, 1 Reply

I just wanted to share that if you are a local and want to work in the UAE, you do not have to go and get tested for HIV for employment.

The UAE unfortunately has strict laws against HIV for expats and has a compulsory blood test for work visas for... Read more »

Online testing centers

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone have any experience with the online testing centers i.e. advancedtestingcenter.com, ehivtest.com, etc. Does anyone know if they're reliable? Apparently they give HIV test results over the phone. I'm not sure if this is a good idea. ... Read more »

Donor blood center test

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Quick question if anyone knows out there. What type of test does the blood center use to test for hiv? How effective is it? It would seem nothing would get past them. Right? Where can you get the kind of test done that the blood center uses? ... Read more »

What does this test name mean?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i am negative but wanted to ask something.

on the report from quest and under the term - TEST NAME,
it states .....
HIV-1 AB W/CONFIRM.,NY
HIV-1 AB, EIA

it says non-reactive, no HIV-1 antibodies dectected.
what does AB mean?

what does W/CONFIRM mean?
did... Read more »

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