Kids. Don't be stupid.

[cactus]

Very sad, sorry to hear this posher...and to echo others, well said.

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

Originally Posted by Rayne

Ever had a rapid strep test?

It's the same concept. Checks for the antibodies for fast results:

"Rapid Tests: A Clinical Option
Consumers do have the option of taking a rapid test, some of which test for both HIV-1 and HIV-2. These tests are run where the sample is collected, and produce results within 20 minutes.

Because HIV testing requires interpretation and confirmation, rapid antibody tests are only approved and available in a professional health care setting, such as doctors' offices, clinics and outreach testing sites.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are tests that look for HIV's genetic material directly, but these are not in widespread use. Tests using saliva or urine are also available, although not for "at-home" use.

If you are unsure whether a certain type of HIV test is FDA-approved, look for the test on the agency's list of at www.fda.gov/cber/products/testkits.htm. You can also contact CBER by phone at (800) 835-4709, or e-mail at [email protected]."

http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/...kit012908.html

http://www.fda.gov/cber/products/testkits.htm

Takes a week or two for the full report. If the rapid test is negative or positive, the final result usually is, too. Sometimes, you get two different results, but that's rare.

Can't verify the accuracy of these particular links, but there are thousands like them...

We are an impateient nation...So, that's the way we do things in America :p

that's horrible!

if it's wrong, you'll most likely have 2 people infected by the time the actual results come back. wait.... horrible, I meant hilarious. :D

[Rayne]

Originally Posted by X¤MurderDoll¤X

that's horrible!

if it's wrong, you'll most likely have 2 people infected by the time the actual results come back. wait.... horrible, I meant hilarious. :D

TERRIBLE...But, yeah I think most people will wait for the final report before taking a chance, if they're concerned enough to take the test in the first place. But, seriously, it almost never happens (conflicting results, I mean).

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

Originally Posted by Rayne

TERRIBLE...But, yeah I think most people will wait for the final report before taking a chance, if they're concerned enough to take the test in the first place. But, seriously, it almost never happens (conflicting results, I mean).

What I'm saying is, they should not give results in a 30 minutes or less fashion.

[Elvis_Christ]

This thread is staring to make me paranoid

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

Originally Posted by Elvis_Christ

This thread is staring to make me paranoid

Was your attacker wearing a ball cap and scarf?

[Elvis_Christ]

Originally Posted by X¤MurderDoll¤X

Was your attacker wearing a ball cap and scarf?

All I know is he was drunk on the 'shine

[X¤MurderDoll¤X]

Originally Posted by Elvis_Christ

All I know is he was drunk on the 'shine

LMAO I think you're screwed :(

[Elvis_Christ]

Originally Posted by X¤MurderDoll¤X

LMAO I think you're screwed :(

Yup no one survives the pig flu :(

[ferretchucker]

I've never and hope that I never been good friends with anyone with HIV or AIDs. I did however, take a toke off a ciggarette from somebody who may or may not have AIDs. When I found out this I got pretty worried, but now I've realised how stupid those worries were.

And yes, I know I'm too young to be smoking. That was the first and only ciggarette I've ever had and I thought it was just boring. Not good but not bad either.