HIV/AIDS
HIV-1 Antibody Test (ELISA and Western Blot)
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What is the HIV-1 antibody test? The HIV-1 antibody test checks your blood for antibodies to the most common type of the h...
AIDS Case Definition
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A person who has tested HIV positive is diagnosed with AIDS when: • the person’s CD4 cell count falls below 200 cells/ml OR • the p...
100. Do confidential HIV test results have to be included in a person’s individual medical record?
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Yes. New York State Code, Rules and Regulations, Title X, Part 63 requires that confidential HIV-related information be recorded in the medi...
99. Can people with HIV infection or AIDS be denied health, disability, or life insurance?
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No . In New York State, health insurance – including hospital, medical, and surgical coverage – cannot be denied and a higher premium can...
94. Are there laws in New York State that protect the confidentiality of people with HIV and AIDS?
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Yes . Public Health Law, Article 27-F is the section of New York State Public Health Law that protects the confidentiality and privacy of...
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