Resource directory (pdf) - Children's Hospital Boston
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STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW<br />
WHAT IS THE HIV ANTIBODY TEST?<br />
The HIV Antibody test is not a test for AIDS, but rather for the antibody<br />
that forms in response to the presence of HIV in the blood. The<br />
antibody can be detected in most people within six weeks to six<br />
months from the time of infection.<br />
WHAT DOES A NEGATIVE TEST MEAN?<br />
A negative antibody test means that at the time of the test<br />
there was no presence of HIV antibodies found in your system.<br />
It is important to continue safer sex and needle practices.<br />
It does not mean that you are immune to future infection with<br />
HIV.<br />
WHAT DOES A POSITIVE TEST MEAN?<br />
A positive HIV antibody test means that you are infected with<br />
HIV. Your body is producing the antibodies (the immune<br />
system's response to infection) to HIV.<br />
You do not necessarily have AIDS.<br />
A positive HIV antibody blood test result means you can infect<br />
other people with the virus.<br />
Courtesy of www.mass.gov<br />
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