HIV / AIDS

HIV is a virus that will developed into AIDS over time. The virus damages the immune system cells until it can no longer fight off other infections.These individuals mostly die from infections caused by the failure of the immune system. There are an estimated 33 million people around the world infected with HIV. HIV is found in the blood or sexual fluids of an infected person. HIV can be passed on by unprotected sex and blood to blood contact.

HIV Testing:

HIV-1/HIV-2/HIV-O(Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, 2, and O) by RNA Testing

A viral load test measures how much of the HIV virus is in your blood. You want to have a low viral load because it means your treatment is helping to control the virus. If your treatment is working effectively, your viral load should drop to an undetectable level in your blood. You'll have your viral load tested two to four weeks after you start treatment, then every four to eight weeks until the viral load is no longer detectable.

STD Testing HIV Test RNA 284.00 After You Purchase Your Test(s),you will be able to go directly to the lab to have your testing performed.

Are You at Risk?

Anyone can get HIV if they engage in certain activities. You may have a higher risk of getting HIV if you:

• Have unprotected sex. This means vaginal or anal intercourse without a condom or oral sex without a latex barrier with a person infected with HIV.

• Share needles to inject drugs or steroids with an infected person. The disease can also be transmitted by dirty needles used to make a tattoo or in body piercing.