Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD A non-reactive result from an HIV test means that you tested negative for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In most cases, that means you don't have a ...

I had HIV exposure with someone who is confirmed as HIV positive (he admitted it when I confronted him). For a different reason, I was administered a three-day dexamethasone injection of high ...

Even if you are undetectable, there will still be some HIV hidden in some parts of the body, so you will usually test positive for HIV. To learn more about how HIV remains in your body, despite being ...

The most common HIV antibody blood test is called an “A-0” test, which is available for approximately 70 cents in many low- ...

A 43-year-old man presents requesting screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). His medical history is remarkable for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and he is currently receiving no ...

HIV tests are generally accurate if you follow the test instructions, but if you get a positive result, follow up with your doctor to confirm the result and get next steps for treatment.

SAN FRANCISCO — A promising new oral HIV test being considered for home use has produced at least 47 false positives at San Francisco public health clinics, throwing a scare ...

HIV was suspected in only 22% of these people, ... you only get a presumptive positive and you then have a confirmatory test. The presumptive positives do have false positives associated with them.