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How Accurate Is The Rapid HIV Test - YouTube

How accurate is the rapid HIV test? When it comes to the rapid HIV test it's importan...

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One of the most common questions asked by people getting a rapid HIV test is "how accurate is this test?"

We know that 90 days after potential exposure to HIV (the window period) a test with no reaction is HIV negative.

To learn more about the HIV window period please feel free to review this page and video: Understanding the HIV Window Period

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Just to note, the RAPID HIV test is very accurate however you need to understand that the Alere rapid HIV test can't detect HIV antibodies earlier than 14 days, and for complete confidence you need to be tested 90 days after exposure to HIV. This is the HIV Window Period

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Understanding [+U] & Undetectable HIV Viral Load - The Healthy Bear

Understanding [+U] & Undetectable HIV Viral Load - The Healthy Bear | Rapid HIV Testing | Scoop.it
You may have noticed that many online profiles on Scruff, Growler and other social apps are now showing “[+U]” after their profile name. This is a way of showing that a person is HIV positive but also they are on HIV treatment that has lead to an undetectable HIV viral load. So what does undetectable …
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A quick post to help explain the [+U] showing on many social profiles. Please feel free to share.
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We can eliminate HIV by 2030. Regular testing is a crucial part of the solution | Jessica Justman

We can eliminate HIV by 2030. Regular testing is a crucial part of the solution | Jessica Justman | Rapid HIV Testing | Scoop.it
By 2020, 90% of all HIV-positive people must get tested, 90% of those who test positive must get treated and 90% of those treated must have effective response
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Around 1/3 of people living with HIV are not aware they are infected with the virus. 
Latest research shows that early treatment helps improve many health markers including reduced risk of AIDS related conditions as well as HIV related cancers.
Getting tested on a regular basis helps keep you healthy! Do you know your current HIV status?
Click for a brief video on what happens when you get a rapid HIV test

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What to expect when getting a rapid HIV test

If you are considering getting a rapid HIV test, this video helps explain the process of booking in for an appointment and what will happen when you arrive. You…
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Getting tested for HIV can be a quick and relatively painless procedure with results available as quickly as 30 minutes. 
Know your status today. 

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现在就在墨尔本市中心得到快速HIV测试 - Melbourne Rapid HIV Tests

现在就在墨尔本市中心得到快速HIV测试 - Melbourne Rapid HIV Tests | Rapid HIV Testing | Scoop.it
现在就在墨尔本市中心得到快速HIV测试
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How Accurate Is The Rapid HIV Test - YouTube

How accurate is the rapid HIV test? When it comes to the rapid HIV test it's importan...

The Healthy Bear's insight:

One of the most common questions asked by people getting a rapid HIV test is "how accurate is this test?"

We know that 90 days after potential exposure to HIV (the window period) a test with no reaction is HIV negative.

To learn more about the HIV window period please feel free to review this page and video: Understanding the HIV Window Period

The Healthy Bear's curator insight, April 8, 2019 3:11 AM

Just to note, the RAPID HIV test is very accurate however you need to understand that the Alere rapid HIV test can't detect HIV antibodies earlier than 14 days, and for complete confidence you need to be tested 90 days after exposure to HIV. This is the HIV Window Period

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PrEP Seen as a Big Part of White House's New HIV Strategy - Healthline

PrEP Seen as a Big Part of White House's New HIV Strategy - Healthline | Rapid HIV Testing | Scoop.it
HIV awareness groups say providing better access to the drug is essential to lower the rate of infection.
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HIV awareness starts with getting a HIV test to know your status.

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