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HIV Basic Facts
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HIV Testing
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If you read the test more than 40 minutes after the test stick was placed in the vial, the result of the test is not valid. Do not consider the result an indication of your HIV status
What is "I left the test stick in the vial longer than 40 minutes. Will the results be accurate?"
100
It is safe to use the OraQuick In-Home HIV test if you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding
What is "I'm pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Can I use the test?"
100
Your HIV test result reveals only your HIV status.
What is If I test negative for HIV, does that mean my partner is negative also
100
If you got a preliminary positive test result, you will need a second test to confirm your HIV status. Please see your doctor or a local clinic for a confirmation test. I can help you find an HIV test site in your area. In order to search my database for your local resources, I need to ask you for a zip code. Do you feel comfortable giving me a zip code
What is "I got a preliminary positive result on my test. What should I do? "
200
If you removed the test stick, or it fell out, at any point after you placed it in the test tube, the result of the test is not valid even if you immediately replaced the test stick. The test stick must remain in the test tube for at least 20 minutes as shown in the instructions. Therefore, do not consider your result an accurate indication of your
What is "I mistakenly/accidentally removed the stick (or it fell out) from the vial early (before 20 minutes). Will my result be valid? "
200
If you have a positive HIV test, you can notify your partners yourself, or you can contact your state public health department's Partner Counseling and Referral Service (PCRS). PCRS can help you notify your partners and help them get medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and other services.
What is partner notification?
200
The OraQuick In-Home HIV test is intended for use by individuals’ ages 17and older. It is not for use in children under 17 years of age. If your child is younger than 17 years of age, and you are concerned that your child has HIV, talk with your child's doctor. He or she can help determine if your child is infected
What is "Can I use the OraQuick In-Home HIV test on my child"
200
Approved rapid HIV tests are more than 99 percent accurate. Rapid HIV tests are as accurate as other common screening tests for HIV. As with standard HIV tests, a positive test result must be confirmed with another type of test.
What is "How well do HIV rapid tests work? "
200
There is a risk of HIV transmission (spread) from a tattoo or body piercing. The virus can be spread if tools contaminated (tainted) with blood haven't been sterilized or disinfected. These processes involve heating or treating the tools with special cleaners to kill germs and prevent infection. HIV can also spread if the tools aren't used properly between clients
What is "Can I get HIV from getting a tattoo or through body piercing? "
300
If the test stick did not have any lines on it when you read your test result, then your test did not work. Therefore, do not consider the result you got as a valid indication of your HIV status.
What is "When I read my test result, there were no markings or colorings on the test stick at all. What does this mean?"
300
Exposure to HIV means that a person has had contact with infected material, such as blood, in such a way as to be placed at risk. Infection means that the virus entered the body and is living there. Many people who are infected with HIV don't have symptoms for many years. Someone can look and feel healthy but can still be infected. Once a person is infected, he or she can pass the virus to others.
What is "What is the difference between exposure to HIV and infection with HIV? "
300
Do not use the OraQuick In-Home HIV test if you already know that you have tested positive for HIV
What is "I already know I have HIV. Should I use this test to confirm my HIV status"
300
Rapid HIV test results are as accurate as other screening tests for HIV. As with all HIV screening tests, a positive test result must be confirmed with an additional test before a diagnosis of HIV can be made.
What is "What is a rapid HIV test? "
300
The OraQuick In-Home HIV test is a private, simple, and accurate way to test for HIV in your own home. It is the same test preferred by many public health professionals
What is "What is the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test? "
400
If your test result shows a line next to the letter "C" and any line next to the letter "T," you have a preliminary positive result. This result indicates that there is possibility that you could be infected with HIV. However, the intensity of the lines on the test stick does not correlate with the stage of the HIV disease or infection potential. So, a darker line next to the letter "T" does not mean that you are more positive.
What is"My test has a line at the "C" and a very dark red line at "T." Why is this line so dark? What does it mean?"
400
There is no vaccine to prevent HIV infection, nor is there a cure for AIDS. But, there are medications that can help many people infected with HIV live with the disease and dramatically prolong their lives. It's important that people get tested for HIV and know that they're infected early in order for medical care and treatment to have the greatest effect
What is "Is there a cure or vaccine for HIV or AIDS? "
400
Your test kit should be stored at a temperature from 36 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, or 2 to 27 degrees Celsius. The test kit should be stored in a dry place, avoiding direct sunlight and any excessively hot or cold conditions
What is "What is the best way to store the test kit until I am ready to use it? "
400
The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test can give you accurate results 3 months from exposure. Most people will develop antibodies to HIV within this period of time
What is "How soon should I get tested if I think I have been exposed to HIV? "
400
A false positive is when an HIV test shows that a person has HIV when they don't actually have it. Conditions that can lead to a false positive HIV test are: * Lyme disease, * syphilis (SIF-uh-lus), * lupus, and * other conditions.
What is "What could cause false positives on an HIV test? "
500
If your test has a line next to the letter "T," but no line next to the letter "C," this means that your test did not work. In order for a test to work, a line MUST appear by the area marked "C". Therefore, do not consider the result you got as a valid indication of your HIV status
What is "My test does not have a line at "C" but has a line at "T". What does this mean? "
500
Because HIV damages your immune (body defense) system, you may have a higher chance of infection by pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, or by protozoa, such as a fungus. They are called opportunistic infections because an HIV-infected person's weakened immune system gives these diseases the opportunity to develop
What is is an opportunistic infection?
500
If you ate or drank anything MORE than (longer than) 30 minutes before you swabbed your gums, and if you correctly followed all the directions in the test instructions booklet, the results of your test will be accurate.
What is "I ate/drank (brushed my teeth, gargled, put something in my mouth) before I swabbed my gums. Will my results be valid? "
500
Rapid HIV tests that use oral fluid are safe and accurate, and they provide quick results. They're a good option for people who don't like to have blood drawn or their finger pricked. The OraQuick In Home HIV Test also provides benefits such as convenience and privacy.
What is "What are the advantages of rapid tests for HIV using oral fluids? "
500
If you have HIV, you can spread the virus to others whether you have symptoms or not. In fact, many people infected with HIV don't show symptoms for 8 years or more. HIV can be transmitted (spread) at all stages of the disease
What is "Can I still spread HIV to another person if I do not have any symptoms? "