To diagnose HIV, your healthcare provider can order any of three types of tests. Depending on the test, you’ll provide a blood sample (from a vein or a finger prick) or an oral fluid sample that can be tested for HIV. Oral fluid contains cells from your mouth. It’s different from saliva. More @Wikipedia
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