What Is the Difference Between HIV-Negative and HIV-Positive?
Disease description:
Today, I went to the hospital for an HIV antibody test. The doctor said the test result would indicate whether it is negative or positive. What is the difference between a negative and a positive HIV test result?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
The primary difference between HIV-negative and HIV-positive test results lies in their interpretation: a negative result suggests the absence of HIV antibodies in the patient’s body, whereas a positive result indicates the presence of HIV antibodies. A negative result generally means the patient has not been infected with HIV; a positive result suggests possible HIV infection and necessitates further confirmatory testing at an accredited medical facility.
