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What does a non-reactive result mean in HIV testing?

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD A non-reactive HIV test result usually means you don't have HIV. Retesting may be necessary because of inaccurate results during the window period. HIV antibody ...
Rolling Out

When your negative HIV test means you need another

Receiving a non-reactive HIV test result brings immense relief for most people, but understanding what this outcome truly means requires more than a simple celebration. While a negative result ...
Rolling Out

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 ...
CNET

FDA approves 60-second HIV test

Canadian firm BioLytical received FDA approval this week for the sale of its Insti HIV Rapid Antibody Test in the United States. The Insti kit requires pricking a finger to draw a blood sample, then ...
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Trial: Next-day HIV viral load test results didn’t boost care-seeking for antiretroviral therapy, prevention

A randomized clinical trial led by Johns Hopkins researchers finds that giving patients a next-day HIV viral load (VL) test ...
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The Evolution of HIV Diagnostic Testing

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to all infections. One of the major concerns ...