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Probably no medical test is more important to understand than the HIV test. Here's where to learn about what an HIV diagnosis means -- and what to do about it.

Diagnosis

Find out how doctors diagnose HIV infection.

If you've just found out you have HIV, here's a site that can help.

Tests

What's it like to get an HIV test? Find out here.

What does it mean to get an HIV test? Here's the scoop.

Get tested. Where? Click here.

After finding out whether you have HIV, you need to know your viral load. Learn about this test here.

HIV attacks immune cells called CD4 cells. This test keeps track of how many you've got left. Learn more about this essential test that, all by itself, can determine whether or not you have AIDS.

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