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 ...
Assoumou is an infectious diseases physician-scientist at Boston Medical Center. Miller is a research data associate within Dr. Assoumou’s I-CARE (Infectious Complications Assessment and Research) lab ...
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 ...
The test stick is swabbed along the upper and lower gum once and placed into the test tube for 20 minutes before reading the results. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval ...
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 ...