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HIV tests are used to detect the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that can lead to AIDS, in serum, saliva, or urine, and such tests may detect antibodies, antigens, or RNA.

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HIV testing is a core diagnostic tool of infectious disease medicine.

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HIV tests are used to detect the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that can lead to AIDS, in serum, saliva, or urine.
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