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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: A negative test result means you tested negative for the HIV virus and do not have it. Learn about negative results of 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
"So, when you call you will be told your result be it positive or negative. And, both of those isn't exactly entirely clear cut as to a yes or no depending on your background. If you call and have a negative result, congratulations. You've tested negative for the HIV virus. However, if you have ample reason to believe you have been exposed despite the negative test you'll want to retest in six months. Because, it can take the time for the virus to develop and accumulate in your body. Otherwise, HIV negative status is maintained by sure to be fastidious about protected sex. That means, using a condom or dental dam where applicable and using them properly. And, by not sharing IV drug equipment if you do choose to use IV drugs. There's also a method of rinsing out an IV syringe with bleach if you need to do that. And, that can slow the transmission of AIDS between IV drug users. HIV negative status is an important thing to protect if you do have it. There's no reason to get yourself infected with the disease if you can avoid it such."
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