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What Tests Have To Be Done For HIV?

Hello sir, My friend had an unprotected sex with a prostitute just before a couple of hours and now he is scared that he is infected with HIV. May i know what tests have to be done to know the exact result whether he is infected or not and is HIV curable?
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Thanks for the consult....

Brief answer,
ELISA TEST at 1 month after exposure

Detailed explanation,
1. I read your query and i am happy to answer you. You already mentioned that your friend had unprotected intercourse with a prostitute
2. The test which can be identified the hiv in blood include RNA polymerase test at 1-3 weeks of possible risk exposure and DNA-PCR test for 2-3 weeks of possible risk exposure
3. ELISA TEST at 1 month and the confirmative test is by the WESTERN BLOT test at the 6th week of possible risk exposure

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What Tests Have To Be Done For HIV?

Hello, Thanks for the consult.... Brief answer, ELISA TEST at 1 month after exposure Detailed explanation, 1. I read your query and i am happy to answer you. You already mentioned that your friend had unprotected intercourse with a prostitute 2. The test which can be identified the hiv in blood include RNA polymerase test at 1-3 weeks of possible risk exposure and DNA-PCR test for 2-3 weeks of possible risk exposure 3. ELISA TEST at 1 month and the confirmative test is by the WESTERN BLOT test at the 6th week of possible risk exposure Hope this information helps