HIV Diagnosis and Health Monitoring

Tests are used to diagnose HIV (to show whether someone has HIV or not) and other tests, including CD4 count and viral load, are used to assess the health of someone who is HIV-positive. HIV affects the immune system. Testing a small sample of blood can show the health of the immune system and how much HIV is in the blood. Other tests can look at the health of other parts of the body, which may be affected by HIV or other conditions. Some tests use blood samples, but tests can also involve giving a urine or stool sample or having a scan or X-ray.

 

  • ELISA Test
  • Western Blot
  • Saliva Tests
  • Viral Load Test
  • Home Tests