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What is HIV & AIDS?
Advantages of Home HIV Tests
Types of Home HIV Tests
Reading Instructions on Home HIV Tests
Home HIV Test Procedure
Home HIV Test Supplies
Drawing Blood for Home HIV Tests
Collecting Blood Samples for Home HIV Tests
Preparing to Mail Home HIV Test Kits
Lab Testing for Home HIV Tests
Getting Home HIV Test Results
Negative Results of Home HIV Tests
Positive Results of Home HIV Tests
Going to Physicians for HIV Concerns
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Summary: Carefully read the instructions on an HIV test kit before using it. Learn how to read instructions to take an HIV test at home in this free health video on the human immunodeficiency virus from a certified medical assistant.
Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant. In addition to the standard training needed for this credential and the experience that comes from working in the...read more
"Whenever you're going to take any sort of home health test, or use any sort of home health care product, or if you're a professional in the health care industry, you should know enough to always read the instructions first and read them thoroughly. The test we're using today was obtained for sixty dollars U.S., and it's an expensive error to make to have to use it to retest. So right here I have the instructions that I have removed from the test package, and I'm just going to take your through a few basics. It says right here in red, read all instructions before you prick your finger to obtain the sample to test. Warnings come first, hemophiliacs or people using anti-coagulant therapy, should consult their physician before using this kit. Two popular anti-coagulants are Cumadin and Heparin. Just two names off the top of my head to give you. Keep out of the reach of children, do not use any part of this kit internally. You may experience dizziness while collecting your blood spot sample, and that can come as a surprise to people. People think that getting a finger prick for a blood test is no big deal, they've had it done in the doctor's office before, but given the tension that can exist with an HIV test, sometimes people see their own blood in the context of testing for HIV and it gets to be a bit much. So I actually encourage doing this, and any other home test sitting down to avoid any sort of injury from fainting. "
eHow Article: Reading Instructions on Home HIV Tests
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