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	HIV & AIDS - How Accurate is the HIV Test?
		People often discuss the dreaded "AIDS test" as though it is AIDS itself that is being tested for.
		What the "AIDS test" actually detects is antibodies to HIV, which may or may not entail true infection with HIV.
		The test's greatest failing in the eyes of those who've had to rely on it, however, is that it is not standardized.
	www.virusmyth.net /aids/data/cftests2.htm (831 words)

	hiv / aids test for $20
		During the time between exposure and the test, it is important to avoid any behavior that might result in exposure to blood, semen, or vaginal secretions.
		The standard screening test for antibody to HIV is the enzyme immunoasssay (EIA), which is widely used in the United States and around the world.
		A rapid test for detecting antibody to HIV is a screening test that produces very quick results, usually in 5 to 30 minutes.
	www.onestephivtest.com /FAQs.html (2567 words)

	AIDS Test \| Caremark Health Resources
		Some AIDS tests are used to diagnose patients or confirm a diagnosis; others are used to measure the progression of the disease or the effectiveness of specific treatment regimens.
		Diagnostic blood tests for AIDS are usually given to persons in high-risk populations who may have been exposed to HIV or who have the early symptoms of AIDS.
		Blood tests to evaluate patients already diagnosed with HIV infection are as important as the diagnostic tests.
	healthresources.caremark.com /topic/aidstest (3635 words)

	AIDS Test \| AHealthyMe.com
		AIDS tests, short for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome tests, cover a number of different procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV patients.
		In Western blot testing, HIV antigen is purified by electrophoresis (large protein molecules are suspended in a gel and separated from one another by running an electric current through the gel).
		An IFA test detects the presence of HIV antibody in a sample of the patient's serum by mixing HIV antigen with a fluorescent chemical, adding the blood sample, and observing the reaction under a microscope with ultraviolet light.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/aidstest (3684 words)

	HIV & AIDS - Everybody reacts positive on the ELISA test for HIV
		The ELISA test is a test for antibodies against what is supposed to be the Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV.
		I ran it using the same test kit reagents that are usually used to run the ELISA test in most clinical laboratories worldwide (1).
		In this case, a reactive test could be a measure of the degree of one's exposure to stressor or oxidizing agents (15,16).
	www.virusmyth.net /aids/data/rgelisa.htm (2030 words)

	AIDS Test \| Vhi Healthcare
		AIDS tests, short for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome tests, cover a number of different procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV patients.
		Some AIDS tests are used to diagnose patients or confirm a diagnosis; others are used to measure the progression of the disease or the effectiveness of specific treatment regimens.
		Diagnostic blood tests for AIDS are usually given to persons in high-risk populations who may have been exposed to HIV or who have the early symptoms of AIDS.
	www2.vhihealthe.com /topic/aidstest (3657 words)

	About Pediatric AIDS: Diagnosis
		HIV infection can be detected by an HIV antibody test, which is used for children over 12 to 18 months of age, adolescents, and adults in the U.S. This antibody test is called an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) — a laboratory test used to detect the presence of antibodies in the blood.
		The advantage of a rapid test is patients do not have to return at another time to get their test results — the results are usually available in approximately 30 minutes.
		There are also tests that can look for the virus itself or parts of the virus (antigen testing and RNA viral load testing), damage to the immune system, or other aspects of the body's response to the effects of the virus.
	www.pedaids.org /AboutPediatricAIDS/WhatIsAids/Diagnosis.aspx (597 words)

	FDA OSHI HIV AIDS Test Kits
		Home Access HIV-1 Test System manufactured by Home Access Health Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL is a home-use blood spot collection kit for self-use by adult population, eighteen years or older, who have no training or experience in drawing blood specimens.
		Multispot HIV-1/HIV-2 Rapid Test, manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Redmond, WA, for the detection and differentiation of circulating antibodies associated with HIV-1 and HIV-2 in human plasma and serum, as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 - November 12, 2004
		No home-use test kits intended for diagnosing HIV are approved for sale in the U.S. The tests were sold through web sites and distributed throughout the U.S., usually by overnight delivery services.
	www.fda.gov /oashi/aids/test.html (1487 words)

	Understanding the Results of an HIV/AIDS Test
		Testing negative does not mean you are immune to HIV.
		Even if you test negative, there are steps you should take to protect your health and the health of your sex and/or drug using partner(s).
		If your test result is positive, there are a number of important steps you should take immediately to protect your health.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/930963885.html (1169 words)

	Our HIV test kit is an initial assay device which can be used in the privacy of your home. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		It is an immunochromatographic test for detecting antibodies to HIV 1 and 2 in "whole blood" (finger prick with supplied Medlance).
		Rapid non-laboratory AIDS tests are designed to provide a low cost and convenient alternative to laboratory testing to assist more individuals in determining their HIV status.
		This AIDS negative interpretation indicates the absence of HIV antibodies, or that the concentration of HIV antibodies is below the detection limit of the test.
	www.anytestkits.com /hiv-aids-test-kit.htm (1321 words)

	Positively Negative Examining the 'AIDS test'
		The ELISA (Enzyme-Linked, Immuno-Absorbent Assay) and Western Blot tests are designed to highlight the presence of the supposed HIV, not by identifying the virus itself, but by identifying the presence of antibodies in the blood, allegedly unique to, and stimulated by the virus.
		The possibility that the test kits could merely be reacting with parasites, TB bacilli, candida albicans, fungal conditions and other medical problems common to Africans is rarely considered by these doctors, even though the problem of inadvertent cross-reaction is common knowledge in the higher echelons of the AIDS establishment.
		I felt that a refusal of this AIDS test would be tantamount to a confession of illicit drug use or promiscuity.
	campaignfortruth.com /Eclub/240205/aidstest.htm (4499 words)

	AIDS (HIV) Test (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Oral fluid tests, in which oral fluids are collected from the inside of the mouth, are also offered at many clinics and HIV testing locations.
		A rapid test for detecting HIV antibodies is a screening test that produces very quick results, usually in five to 30 minutes.
		The "Home Access" test, which has been proven to be safe to use and accurate, allows consumers to collect a blood sample for testing in the privacy of their home.
	www.adventisthealthcare.com /AHC/Atoz/dc/tp/aids.asp (963 words)

	AIDS Testing
		AIDS test, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) test, and AIDS screening test are common names used to refer to an HIV screening test.
		The purpose of this test is to confirm an HIV infection previously detected by the ELISA or EIA test.
		The WB test is most often performed in a hospital or reference laboratory and the results are ready usually between 2 and 14 days.
	www.netwellness.org /healthtopics/aidshiv/aidstesting.cfm (821 words)

	About Aids
		AIDS is a global epidemic with immense socio-political and health care consequences.
		It is designed as a screening test for individuals at known/unknown risk for HIV infection and as an aid in the diagnosis of an individual who is potentially infected with HIV-1/HIV-2.
		The 2 minute test is designed to be used for invitro diagnostic and screening purposes in hospitals, physicians' offices, medical clinics, medical diagnostic settings and for personal home use.
	www.aidstestingkit.com /About_Aids.htm (333 words)

	Is the "AIDS Test" Accurate?
		Since the accuracy for HIV antibody tests has never been properly established, it is not possible to claim that a positive test indicates a current, active HIV infection or even to know what it may indicate.
		The differing standards for positive HIV tests are not limited to the locations and agencies mentioned herecriteria vary from lab to lab and results are open to interpretation.
		The tests' manufacturers clearly state that viral load "is not intended to be used as a screening test for HIV or as a diagnostic test to confirm the presence of HIV infection."
	www.healtoronto.com /testcm.html (1940 words)

	AIDS Test \| Your Health Connection
		This type of blood test is used to screen blood for transfusions as well as diagnose patients.
		The Western blot or immunoblot test is used as a reference procedure to confirm the diagnosis of AIDS.
		It is important for doctors treating AIDS patients to measure the lymphocyte count on a regular basis.
	www.yourhealthconnection.com /topic/aidstest (3756 words)

	aids test
		We're the most trusted consumer lab testing service in the country since 1987, and we can help you get to the bottom of your aids test concerns.
		We're affiliated with testing laboratories in small towns and major cities in all 50 states, and we can help you resolve any aids test doubts with which you or your loved ones may be struggling.
		With our experience and affordable lab testing services, we can solve your aids test issues, provide answers to healthcare and insurance questions, and provide employee wellness screenings.
	www.healthcheckusa.com /hc/aids-test.asp (245 words)

	AIDS (HIV) Test
		A rapid test for detecting HIV antibodies is a screening test that produces very quick results, usually in five to 30 minutes.
		Anonymous testing means that you never give your name to anyone at the clinic and there is no record of your test results.
		The "Home Access" test, which has been proven to be safe to use and accurate, allows consumers to collect a blood sample for testing in the privacy of their home.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/dc/tp/aids.jsp (823 words)

	Anonymous AIDS Testing - Testing
		Because of this possibility, it is always important to be tested a second time if your HIV test is reported as positive.
		If the test is negative, you should discuss ways to continue to prevent exposure to HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
		The testing site should be able to provide you with telephone numbers of HIV/AIDS service organizations and hotlines that can provide you with support and educational information.
	www.aids-testing.com /testing.html (930 words)

	AIDS tests
		Other tests have been in development that would allow patients to monitor their own therapy in the home without sending out for results.
		In 2004, a new three-minute test for HIV was lunched in the United States under FDA approval.
		The hope of this test is that health care providers such as family practice physician offices can quickly test a patient in the office and provide results while the patient waits, rather than sending results to a lab.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/aids_tests.jsp (3786 words)

	American Red Cross - Health and Safety Services - HIV/AIDS Facts, November 2001
		AIDS (a result of HIV infection) is caused by a virus (HIV).
		Some people who have participated in a clinical trial to test an HIV vaccine may have HIV antibodies, but are not infected with the virus.
		The only way to distinguish between these people and people who have HIV is to use a test that looks for the virus itself.
	www.redcross.org /services/hss/tips/test.html (349 words)

	National AIDS Committee Jamaica - HIV/AIDS Tests
		The test detects the presence or absence of HIV antibodies in the blood HIV antibodies usually develop within a three to fourteen week period after infection - in rare cases up to a year.
		The HIV test is a test to detect the presence of antibodies to the virus in persons who have been infected.
		It is for this reason that the test is appropriately called the HIV test and not the AIDS test.
	www.nacjamaica.com /oldsite/aids_hiv/tests.htm (591 words)

	NOVA Online \| Surviving AIDS \| Resources
		The test for AIDS is a test that measures the immune response to HIV.
		The standard blood test for HIV is negative in persons with acute HIV infection, so a special blood test has to be used if this diagnosis is suspected.
		Anyone who has had a blood transfusion before the blood was tested for AIDS (before 1985), anyone who has had unprotected sex with a person who could be infected, and the infants of infected mothers.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/nova/aids/resources.html (1893 words)

	Oprah Winfrey takes AIDS test, encourages pupils at her school to do the same - USATODAY.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Winfrey's test results be kept confidential, as will those of the girls, according to a statement issued on behalf of the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.
		Taking an AIDS test was not mandatory for students, and results will not affect their participation at the school.
		Health authorities and AIDS activist groups say the stigmatization surrounding the virus and resulting reluctance to be tested is especially alarming.
	www.usatoday.com /life/people/2007-01-06-oprah-aids-test_x.htm (523 words)

	Answering the AIDS Denialists: Is AIDS Real?
		The AIDS denialists, who dispute not only the role of HIV in AIDS but nearly all scientific knowledge about the epidemic, regularly claim that the very notion of AIDS as a distinct medical condition is a mistake.
		AIDS, in this view, is just a new name given these old diseases when they occur in people who test positive for HIV antibodies.
		AIDS was simply defined as "a disease, at least moderately predictive of a defect in cell-mediated immunity, occurring in a person with no known cause for diminished resistance to that disease." 13 specific diseases were listed.
	www.aids.org /atn/a-356-06.html (2531 words)

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