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HIV tests are used to detect the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus in serum, saliva, or urine. Such tests may detect HIV antibodies, antigens, or RNA. The window period is the time from infection until a test can detect any change. The average window period with antibody tests is 22 days. Antigen testing cuts the window period to approximately 16 days and NAT further reduces this period to 12...

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can someone please explain to me what is the HIV NAAT test and how is...

HIV NAAT Test is NOT an FDA-approved method of testing for the presence of HIV infection. these types of tests detect the genetic material (RNA) of the virus rather than...

Asked by gogetit187 - 8 months ago

How long does it take to get an Hiv test from the navy?
My exboyfriend joined the navy and he had to take an HIV test and I...

You get the results about two days after MEPS almost always and the recruiter will just say all your paper work checked out and you passed the physical. If he...

Asked by Miss P - 4 months ago

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Should everyone have a HIV test?

If you find yourself sexually active, and feel unsure about your health and have not gotten a physical in quite some time. Yes a HIV test would be a good idea. The more you know...
Do you have regular hiv tests?

No. I have been married now for 9.5 years. But I will never forget my first one in 1991. I was scared to death. I had graduated from law school and figured it was one...

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