This test looks for signs of HIV in your blood. A small sample of blood is taken from your arm. Clinics that do HIV tests keep your test results secret. You must go back to the clinic to get your results. A negative test means that no signs of HIV were found in your blood.
Some people get flu-like symptoms a month or two after they have been infected.
These symptoms often go away within a week to a month. A person can have HIV for many years before feeling ill. The best way to protect yourself is to avoid activities that put you at risk. Always protect yourself. Don't use condoms made from animal products.