Should I get retested if I am told I'm HIV positive?

Should I get retested if I am told I'm HIV positive?

Brett Grodeck (Author, The First Year - HIV) gives expert video advice on: Will I be given counseling if I'm told I have HIV? and more...

Yes, absolutely. Depending on the circumstance that you're tested in, it's always wise to have a confirmatory test. However, the HIV tests these days are highly accurate. The chance for a false positive is extremely low. If you do get an HIV test and it is positive, of course you want to follow it up with a health care professional, preferably a doctor who has experience with HIV patients. I think what's more important than getting a second test is finding out how healthy your immune system is and how much the virus has progressed. Those are the two key factors that people should really be concerned about if they receive an HIV diagnosis.