Article Source: msnbc.comfrom:msnbc.comSensitive test spots newest HIV infectionsSeeded on Thu Jun 17, 2010 7:42 PM EDT (msnbc.com)Standard HIV tests can't identify people very recently infected with the virus, but a more sensitive test can, new research shows. Permalink1 comment— Filed under: health, aids
Michael-366427 I was tested at a clinic with an oral swab, I was told that it might not detect an infection that occurred within 6 months. Test result was available within 20 minutes. It's interesting to read how technology and methods are improving. #1 - Thu Jul 8, 2010 5:23 PM EDTLeave a Comment:Name: Email Address (will be verified, but never shown): You're in Easy Mode. If you prefer, you can use XHTML Mode instead.You're in XHTML Mode. If you prefer, you can use Easy Mode instead.(XHTML tags allowed - a,b,blockquote,br,code,dd,dl,dt,del,em,h2,h3,h4,i,ins,li,ol,p,pre,q,strong,ul) Post to my Facebook Wall Newsvine Privacy StatementAs a new user, you may notice a few temporary content restrictions. Click here for more info.
I was tested at a clinic with an oral swab, I was told that it might not detect an infection that occurred within 6 months. Test result was available within 20 minutes. It's interesting to read how technology and methods are improving.