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AIDS Evaluation: AIDS Testing
The HIV test is always positive in those who have AIDS. A specific type of white blood cell, called the CD4 T lymphocyte, is low in those who have AIDS. In order to make the diagnosis of AIDS, the CD4 T lymphocyte count should be less than 200. Images

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Last Updated: Jun 2, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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