Types of HIV Tests
There are three types of HIV tests that test for different indicators of HIV infection. The more sensitive test can also detect HIV earlier than other tests.
There are three types of HIV tests that test for different indicators of HIV infection. The more sensitive test can also detect HIV earlier than other tests.
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. It attacks the immune system and destroys the cells that fight off infections. People who have HIV are more susceptible to infections and might have a difficult time fighting them off. If HIV progresses untreated, it turns into AIDS.