Frequently Asked Questions

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WHAT IS THE PCR/DNA TEST FOR HIV AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM THE ELISA TEST?

The PCR/DNA test for HIV is the most accurate early detection test on the market. This test screens for the HIV inhibitory substance (the presence of the disease itself) so we can detect the HIV virus as soon as 14 days after you have been exposed. In the porn industry it is recommended that you screen for HIV by PCR/DNA at least every 30 days. Often non-condom players get tested every two weeks for HIV by PCR/DNA.

WHY DOES AIM USE THE PCR/DNA TEST? WHAT IS IT?

AIM uses this test because it is the best test for early detection of HIV and works as a stellar monitoring screening test for adult entertainment workers and the sexually active.

The standard test you would get in a doctor's office would be the ELISA test, which is a great test, but it has a window period of 6months because it tests only for the antibody which can take up to 6 months to mature in a young healthy person. Can you imagine how many people you can infect in 6 months if you are working in porn? A lot.
The PCR (polymearase chain reaction) test tests for the HIV inhibitor itself (the disease) and through an amplification process, HIV can be detected just after about 2 weeks (give or take a day or two). We screen the Adult Industry by this test every month. It has become the standard used in the adult entertainment industry in the USA and you can thank AIM for that.

We have successfully prevented the spread of HIV in porn for the last 4 years. An adult entertainment worker MUST BE TESTED EVERY 30 DAYS. Most producers will not hire you if you do not have a DNA test less than 30 days old. And believe me you do not want to work with anyone with an old test because they could be hiding HIV.

We also recommend STD testing and screening every 90 days.