Does HIV testing require fasting?

When testing for HIV, test takers do not need to fast, but should wash and clean, especially genitals before getting tested, do not shave off wounds, sores, do not apply drugs or gels on the ulcered area.

HIV testing includes several tests for blood or water in your body to determine if you are infected with the HIV virus.

It is almost impossible to detect HIV infection immediately that your body needs to have time to make antibodies or enough viral amounts to develop. It can take you about 3–6 months before you test positive for HIV. That means that if tested early, it may give false results.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone ages 13–64 get tested for HIV at least once. If you are infected with the HIV virus, early detection will help prepare you for better treatment and take precautions to prevent transmission of HIV to others.

Does HIV testing require fasting? According to social disease specialists, HIV testing often relies on tests for antigens, antibodies of viruses, or finding the presence of bacteria in the blood, in the blood. Therefore, the tester does not need to fast.

Before going to the doctor, people who test for HIV should:

• Clean hygiene baths, especially genitals before testing;
• Do not shave, wounds, sores;
• Do not apply any medicines or gels to the ulcer area;
• Eat well, without fasting.

In addition, it is most important to have accurate HIV test results for patients who need to be tested for HIV at the right time as follows:

• The first test should be performed 3 months after the act of risk of infection.
• The second test after 6 months from the time of performing the act of risk of infection (no risk acts may be performed, the test results will be valid).

Doctors will prescribe antiviral drugs to control the HIV virus in most people.

Most people living with HIV should take the medication at the prescribed time each day and follow all the doctor's instructions for treatment. Because HIV can get worse if you quit or stop taking medication.

If there are any side effects or problems when using the drug, inform your doctor of your treatment.

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