HIV Antibody
Condition: Forerunner of AIDS; susceptibility to other sexually transmitted diseases (STD)
Purpose: Screens for infection by HIV, the virus that causes AIDS
Format: Kit; sample sent to lab for analysis.
Availability: OTC
Comments:
Results available by phone, which protects anonymity. Counseling is required if test is positive and recommended if test is negative.
KEY:
SA=stand-alone test, results available to consumer in the home
OTC=over-the-counter, no prescription needed.
N/A= not applicable
