2006-08-31 06:56:31 · 13 answers · asked by madhaka 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
No, blood only can confirm and then you need to be retested 3 months after exposure as it can take this long to manifest.
2006-08-31 07:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are showing symptoms or even think there is a possibility you have been exposed to HIV go immediately and get a blood test. that is the only way I know of. But this is serious don't play around this is your life we are talking about. The local health dept usually gives free testing. Run to the phone and call now.
2006-08-31 14:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure there are saliva tests. As far as symptoms that you would feel go... I think it would have to be advanced to a AIDS. Go get a blood test!!! If you have HIV it is best to treat it early on so that you can keep your immune system.
2006-08-31 14:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by bowstance@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Planned Parenthood offers urine testing. Less conclusive than a blood sample, but better to make this effort than live in doubt. Call the local Planned Parenthood office in your community and get the best advice available.
2006-08-31 18:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by ArmsAndMan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can get a Saliva test from Planned Parenthood... It takes 10 minutes and costs 60$. Thirty if you also have a Pap.
2006-08-31 14:33:44 · answer #5 · answered by JULIA P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are other tests now that involve a swab from the inside of the mouth. Talk to medical people who know. There are free places to go in every major city.
2006-08-31 14:01:24 · answer #6 · answered by EMAILSKIP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blood tests are the only way to verify HIV status
2006-08-31 13:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Blood is the only true and accurate way to find out about what stage you are in and about your immunity level and T cells. Please go be tested. If not for yourself do it for the people you have ben with sexually.
2006-08-31 14:10:25 · answer #8 · answered by dtech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, your clinical presentation may be helpfull for screening,blood test is the best way but virus can be obtained by your other body fluids & secretions( but in little quantity) although enough for lab diagnosis,
but for yourself,deterioration in health, your life style ,your contact(especially sex) deterrminesit to you.
2006-08-31 14:17:56 · answer #9 · answered by bhaskar s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can do it by a urine test now that will let you know right away. kind of like a prego test.
2006-08-31 13:58:18 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋