The evaluation of AIDS begins with a history and physical exam.

Physical findings in those with AIDS include:

• Kaposi sarcoma
• Hairy leukoplakia of the mouth
• Muscle wasting
• Weight loss
• Fever
• Confusion
• Retinal disease
• Lymph gland swelling
• Thrush
• Pale skin

Tests that are used to evaluate AIDS include:

• HIV blood testing
• CD4 T lymphocyte count

Additional tests that may be used to evaluate AIDS include:

• Complete blood count
• Liver profile
• Kidney profile
• Electrolyte profile
• Urinalysis
• Blood cultures
• Urine cultures
• Stool cultures
• Chest x-ray
• Hepatitis testing
• Coagulation profile
• Skin biopsy
• Syphilis testing
• Tuberculosis skin testing
• CT scanning of the brain
• MRI scan of the brain