{"id":567,"date":"2018-10-29T15:46:46","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T13:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/testing\/"},"modified":"2020-11-25T18:28:05","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T16:28:05","slug":"testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">We provide the following services:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>rapid HIV testing;<\/li>\n<li>screening for hepatitis B, C and syphilis for key groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><div class=\"ahf-dropcap\"><span class=\"fusion-dropcap dropcap dropcap-boxed\" style=\"border-radius:0;\">K<\/span>nowledge is power. Learn basic facts about HIV, including how it spreads, how to protect yourself, and how to live an active and full life in the case of a positive HIV test.<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Find out more about the process of HIV testing in order to be more confident and forget about doubts or unjustified fears. Testing is free and confidential for everyone, and you will receive the result in 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing your HIV status is the key point when you take care of your health and at the same time protect yourself and your partners from being infected with the virus. Thanks to free HIV testing, provided in the &#8220;Test &amp; Treat&#8221; clinic in Odesa, as well as in other HIV testing sites that are owned by AHF partner organizations and which are located in many cities throughout Ukraine, the process of testing is easy, convenient, quick, confidential, and free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about testing sites located in other cities at <a href=\"https:\/\/freehivtest.org.ua\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">freeHIVtest.org.ua<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Click the buttons below to receive answers to the most common questions:<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#e0dede; }.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover{ border-color: #e0dede; }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 15px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-family:\"Montserrat\";font-weight:600;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-family:\"Montserrat\";font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #a03223;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #a03223;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #a03223!important;border-color: #a03223!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-836 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Why should I get tested?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T14:31:26+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-836\" href=\"#collapse-1-836\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why should I get tested?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-836\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Knowing your HIV status is the best way to protect your health and the health of your partner. If you have an HIV-positive status, early initiation of treatment gives you the best chance to live a healthy and long life. Many people who are HIV-positive do not know their status, and could unknowingly infect others. If you are a sexually active person, you should get tested. Testing at our sites is free of charge, quick, easy, and friendly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-840 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How much does HIV testing cost?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T14:35:24+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-840\" href=\"#collapse-1-840\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much does HIV testing cost?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-840\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Getting an HIV test is free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-845 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How long will the test take?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T14:37:26+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-845\" href=\"#collapse-1-845\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long will the test take?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-845\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The actual test will take from 15 to 30 minutes depending on the test result. For rapid tests used at our sites only a small drop of blood is needed.<br \/>\nWe use an algorithm of testing with a primary (so-called screening) test, and in the case of a positive result, a confirmatory test is performed immediately, also with the use of a rapid test. If you get tested in our clinic, we guarantee that testing will be carried out quickly and qualitatively.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-849 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How long will I have to wait for my results?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T14:39:43+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-849\" href=\"#collapse-1-849\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long will I have to wait for my results?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-849\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You will receive the results of the test within 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-853 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Who will give me the test?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T14:41:22+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-853\" href=\"#collapse-1-853\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who will give me the test?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-853\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The test will be administered by a trained and certified HIV testing counselor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-857 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Will I have to answer a lot of personal questions?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T14:43:18+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-857\" href=\"#collapse-1-857\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I have to answer a lot of personal questions?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-857\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We only gather the minimum information necessary to assess your individual needs, which helps us provide you with quality services. We strive to keep the process as simple as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-861 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What shall I do, if my test results show that I am HIV-positive?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T14:45:37+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-861\" href=\"#collapse-1-861\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What shall I do, if my test results show that I am HIV-positive?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-861\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If you receive an HIV-positive test result, our counselors will walk you through the next steps. HIV is not fully curable, but it is treatable and the treatments are free of charge and highly effective.<br \/>\nCaring for people living with HIV is our mission. If you receive a positive test result, our qualified staff will be with you to support you at the stage of confirming your HIV diagnosis and initiating the necessary treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-795 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How can it be determined whether someone has HIV?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T10:58:25+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-795\" href=\"#collapse-1-795\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can it be determined whether someone has HIV?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-795\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The only way to find out about your HIV status is to get tested for HIV. There are no other ways to detect HIV infection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-799 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Which methods are used for detecting antibodies to HIV?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T11:05:20+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-799\" href=\"#collapse-1-799\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Which methods are used for detecting antibodies to HIV?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-799\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><ol>\n<li>Testing with the use of rapid tests (you receive the result in 15 minutes).<\/li>\n<li>Testing for the detection of antibodies to HIV using standard laboratory methods:\n<ul>\n<li>enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA);<\/li>\n<li>\u0441hemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Both methods are equally effective and reliable when detecting antibodies to HIV.<br \/>\nIn our clinic, you can undergo free and confidential testing for the detection of antibodies to HIV with the use of rapid tests and receive the results in 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-804 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the reliability of a rapid test for antibodies to HIV?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T12:12:29+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-804\" href=\"#collapse-1-804\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the reliability of a rapid test for antibodies to HIV?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-804\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Rapid tests are currently as reliable as tests performed in laboratories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-808 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need to make an appointment in order to get tested for HIV?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T12:15:26+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-808\" href=\"#collapse-1-808\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to make an appointment in order to get tested for HIV?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-808\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No. There is no need to make an appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-813 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need to prepare for a rapid HIV test?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T13:56:47+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-813\" href=\"#collapse-1-813\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to prepare for a rapid HIV test?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-813\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No special preparation is needed when performing testing using a rapid test. Testing with a use of a rapid test does not depend on food intake and time of day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-817 testing-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I had sex without a condom, how soon should I get tested for HIV? When should re-testing be performed?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/author\/drmak\/\" title=\"Posts by drmak\" rel=\"author\">drmak<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2019-03-08T14:00:20+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-817\" href=\"#collapse-1-817\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I had sex without a condom, how soon should I get tested for HIV? When should re-testing be performed?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-817\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><ul>\n<li>With the help of these tests we are currently able to detect antibodies to HIV in 9\u201312 weeks after potential high-risk intercourse. This period of time is called &#8220;seroconversion window&#8221;, when HIV virus is already in the blood, but there are still no antibodies. During this period, an infected person can already transmit the virus to other people, including during an unprotected sexual intercourse.<\/li>\n<li>The result obtained 12 weeks after a high-risk intercourse is final, and in this case there is no need for re-testing.<\/li>\n<li>Those who have a high risk of becoming infected with HIV, for example, due to frequent unprotected sexual intercourse or drug injecting, should get tested for HIV at least once every 6\u201312 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/567"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=567"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/567\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8619,"href":"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/567\/revisions\/8619"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ahfclinic.org.ua\/test-and-treat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}