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Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Testing
Relax. Take a deep breath. Affordable Laboratory
Services is here to provide you with expert and private testing
results.
This test determines whether
or not the HIV infection is present. HIV attacks your
body's immune system that normally fights off infection, and
that's what can lead to AIDS. It can take anywhere from
several weeks to six months for HIV antibodies to appear in the
blood of someone who has been infected. Because of this,
testing is often done at six weeks, three months, and six months
after possible exposure.
Reasons to have an HIV test
done:
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Early detection & treatment
means a healthier, longer life
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Learn how to stay negative if
you don't test positive
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To screen blood and organ
donors
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To screen pregnant women
If you are pregnant, an HIV
test can benefit both you and your child. Pregnant women
who find out that they are infected with HIV and receive
treatment are less likely to pass the virus on to their baby
than women who aren't treated for HIV.
Tests to detect HIV
include:
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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assay (ELISA)
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Western blot
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
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Indirect fluorescent antibody
(IFA)
Visit a
lab location
nearest you today, no appointment needed. Insurance is not
required, but call (225) 389-5020 to find out if your health
plan will cover this test.
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