HIV or human immunodeficiency virus is diagnosed through the presence of HIV antibodies in the blood.

HIV Test Overview 1

This link offers a simple overview of the HIV test, including how it is performed.

HIV Test Overview 2

This link provides a comprehensive overview of the HIV test, including information on the follow-up test, Western Blot.

A positive HIV test result indicates an HIV infection.

Related tests:

• Western Blot

Because other conditions can give a false positive on an HIV test, positive test results are always followed up with a Western Blot test to confirm the presence of HIV.

Possible causes:

• HIV