testing cvberger
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Types of testingConfidential- can’t give name out- Only release to pt. or
people pt. consents to knowing
Anonymous- Assigned a number- Get results with
number
# 333003367
Test resultsNegative antibody means:
- You are not infested with HIV- Or
- You have been recently infected, but antibodies not present yet-window period
- You can infect others!- Retest in 12 weeks!
Test results con’tPositive test means:- You are infected with HIV- You will always have HIV- You can infect others
- 99 % accurate
Types of tests
EliseaWestern Blot
Where can you get testedHospitalsDr. office LabsHealth department
Test results- Must receive in person- Counseling- Will not give results over phone