The name of that test, he told me, was the Western blot. My doctor didn't even know what a Western blot was, let alone its importance to a patient's HIV status. Pre and post test counseling are crucial parts of the testing process. If the test site doesn't offer counseling, call or ask around for those sites that do so. In addition, counseling.
Counseling is literally education for life.
While Awaiting the Results It can take anywhere from one to two weeks for HIV test results to return. Limit the number of hours spent watching television. HIV and AIDS-related topics are abundant in today's media. The idea is to keep your mind off the subject, so try to limit the number of hours you watch. Surround yourself with family and friends.