ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME DIAGNOSIS

A blood test is taken to look for HIV antibodies (the proteins produced by the body to fight infection). There are two types of antibody tests currently available in Ireland – ELISA and Western Blot. HIV has also be detected from saliva and urine samples.

In all cases, counselling is performed prior to testing to prepare the person for any eventuality.

ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME RELATED ITEMS

	ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME DEFINITION
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	ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME DIAGNOSIS
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	ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME PROGNOSIS
	ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME INFORMATION
	ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME PREVENTION