HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV is a contagious disease that may spread when the blood and bodily fluids of an infected person come into contact with broken skin or mucous membranes of an uninfected person. HIV infects certain white blood cells called CD4+ cells, which are part of the body's immune system. The HIV-1 Antibodies test is appropriate for exposure at least 6 months prior to testing. Abnormal results may require further evaluation by your health care provider. For concerns regarding a more recent exposure and possible infection we refer you to PersonaLabs Recent STD Exposure Panel.
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This test has been found to be 99.9% accurate in detecting the presence of HIV at 28 or more days after infection. It can be used earlier to detect HIV but the accuracy before 28 days is not known. HIV infects certain white blood cells called CD4+ cells, which are part of the body's immune system.
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Federal Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - HIV (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - HIV E-Documents(CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/index.htm
Aids.gov
http://aids.gov/
National Organization
National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov
CDC National Prevention Information Network (CDC NPIN)
http://www.cdcnpin.org/scripts/index.asp
American Social Health Association (ASHA)
http://www.ashastd.org/
National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD)
http://www.ncsddc.org/