Yes. In a multicenter clinical study this test service, using blood from a finger stick obtained by non-medically trained participants, was proven to be greater than 99% accurate compared to a blood sample drawn by a medical professional and tested using current test methods. In this clinical trial approximately 4% of study participants were unable to collect enough sample to begin testing, and an additional 3% were unable to collect enough sample to receive a conclusive result.

HIV test is most accurate if done three months after your most recent risk occurrence such as unprotected sex, sharing needles etc. You do not need to do an HIV test on a regular basis unless you feel you have been at risk for the virus. See similar questions...

HIV test is required for some studies. You will be informed in the screening process as to whether or not you will need to be tested for HIV, and our doctor will counsel you about AIDS, HIV and issues relating to the test. You will be told the result in a confidential manner. See similar questions...

The Q.E.D.? test can be used as an accurate screen in place of blood or breath tests. In clinical trials, saliva alcohol levels measured by the Q.E.D.? demonstrated high correlation to blood analyzed by gas chromatography (r=0.98). See similar questions...

Yes. The VAP Test is based on ultracentrifugation, the gold standard for reference lab lipid measurement. The test is processed at Atherotech's CLIA-approved diagnostic laboratory. In addition, Atherotech has the accuracy of the VAP Test confirmed by three highly recognized lipid standardization programs-the American Association of Bioanalysts, the Northwest Lipid Research Laboratories, and the Accutest Proficiency Testing Program. See similar questions...

The OptiGen direct mutation tests are exactly accurate. This means that the test gives clear readings in the laboratory; there is no issue of interpreting what we see. Numerous controls--absolute measures of accuracy--are used with every sample we process. The results for each dog will never change with age and will be the same whenever the same version of the test is repeated. See similar questions...

Yes. To learn more about testing procedures and locations in Bermuda call the Bermuda Department of Health at 236-0224. See similar questions...

There are many things you can do to help protect your health if you test positive for HIV. Seeking health care early and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help a person stay healthy. Some specific things you can do if you're positive for HIV are: See a doctor, even if you feel well. If possible, see a doctor who is familiar with treating people with HIV. Health care providers can inform you on what tests and drug treatment are right for you. See similar questions...

National Institute for Communicable Diseases in South Africa, a WHO Collaborating Center evaluated the One Step HIV Test™ Kit to be 100% Sensitive, 99.6% Specific, and an overall accuracy of 98% . See similar questions...

Home Access' HIV tests are doctor recommended and designed to provide you with a scientific test result that you can trust. Home Access' HIV tests use the same tests run by doctors and hospitals and is clinically proven to be greater than 99.9% accurate. Data from our Phase III clinical trials have been published in the American Medical Association’s Archives of Internal Medicine (Vol. 157, 2/10/97). See similar questions...

No. The test for HIV can only tell you if you have been infected or not. Transmission of the virus does not necessarily occur every time exposure occurs. The only way for an individual to tell if he/she has been infected with HIV is to be tested. If you are unsure of your partner's status, you may want to consider talking to him/her about it and using protection (latex condoms or dental dams) to reduce your risk. See similar questions...

Our test is a urine-based test, and according to the manufacturer of this product, it is 99.7% accurate. Other tests may vary in their accuracy. See similar questions...

Home Access® Hepatitis C Check Tests are designed to provide you with a scientific test result that you can trust. Home Access' Hepatitis C Check Tests use the same tests run by doctors and hospitals and is clinically proven to be greater than 99% accurate. See similar questions...

OratectTM has been shown to be greater than 97% accurate when compared to laboratory based screening and confirmation testing. See similar questions...

How do I assess the level of risk of contracting HIV or STD's based on my own exposure? Maybe I don't need a test. See similar questions...