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A CD4 count is a blood test that measures the number of CD4 cells in a sample of your blood. CD4 cells are a type of white blood cell that circulates throughout the body in the blood. They're also called CD4 T lymphocytes or "helper T cells." That's because they help fight infection by triggering your immune system to destroy viruses, bacteria, and other germs that may make you sick.
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A gonorrhea test looks for signs of a gonorrhea bacterial infection in a sample of your urine (pee) or saliva. Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Anyone can get gonorrhea if they have vaginal, oral, or anal sex with someone who has the infection.
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An HIV test checks a sample of your blood, saliva (spit), or urine (pee) to see whether you are infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV is a virus that destroys certain cells in your immune system . These cells protect your body against diseases from germs , such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. If you lose too many immune cells, your body will have trouble fighting off infections and other diseases.
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An HIV viral load test measures the amount of HIV in a sample of your blood. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. The test looks for genetic material from the virus in your blood. These tests are called molecular tests or nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT or NAT). There are several types of NAAT tests. A PCR test is one type of NAAT that may be used to find HIV.
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The determination of the HIV viral load in a specimen using polymerase chain reaction.
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The determination of the amount of HIV-1 antibody, HIV-2 antibody, and HIV p24 antigen present in a sample.
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The determination of the HIV-1 antigen present in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of HIV-1 gp160 antibody present in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of HIV-1 gp41 antibody present in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of HIV-1 group O antibody present in a sample.
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The determination of the antibody reaction of a sample to the HIV-1 or HIV-2 virus.
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The determination of the amount of HIV-1 p24 antibody present in a sample.
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