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Non-reactive HIV test might not mean what you think

Sample blood collection tube with HIV test label on HIV infection screening test form. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Room's Studio) A non-reactive HIV test result generally means good news – you ...
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Why that negative HIV test result could actually be positive

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Dispelling Myths About the CDC's New Recommendations Regarding HIV Testing, Informed Consent, and Pre-Test Counseling

HIV testing must be voluntary. Patients must know that testing is planned and be informed that they will be tested unless they decline (“opt out”). The patient should be provided information about HIV ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Real-world HIV Diagnostic Testing Patterns in the United States

This retrospective study evaluated real-world implementation of the updated CDC HIV algorithm in a large US laboratory. Objectives: To understand real-world implementation of the updated CDC HIV ...
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Kenyans who got negative HIV test results might be living with virus

Kenya has been employing a two-test strategy for the past 15 years but there's concern this approach has often resulted in conflicting test results. [iStockphoto] New evidence has come to light ...
The Conversation

HIV self‑test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don’t necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention

Regular testing for HIV protects you and those around you. pixinoo/iStock via Getty Images Plus In 2016, the World Health Organization recommended HIV self-test kits as a way for people to ...