HIV tests are used to detect the presence of human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, in serum, saliva, or urine. Such tests can detect antibodies, antigens or RNA.

How is HIV tested?

HIV testing is usually blood or oral fluid. They can also be done on urine. NAT looks for the real virus in the blood, including drawing blood from a vein. This test can tell if a person has HIV and how much virus is in the blood (called an HIV viral load test).

What does an HIV test show you have?

What is HIV testing? HIV test shows Are you infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). HIV is a virus that attacks and destroys cells of the immune system. These cells protect your body from disease-causing bacteria such as bacteria and viruses.

What is an HIV blood test?

antigen test Check your blood for an HIV antigen called p24. When you first contract HIV, your blood levels of p24 are high before your body has a chance to make antibodies to the virus. p24 antigen detection is accurate from 11 days to 1 month after infection.

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