[header] How to get tested for hiv [title] Determine if you have hiv symptoms. [step] If you have flu-like symptoms that last for a week or 2, and you don't recall being exposed to the influenza virus, you may have hiv. If you suspect your symptoms are from hiv, see your doctor. 
[substeps] Not everyone infected with hiv exhibits symptoms; some people infected with the virus may not exhibit symptoms for several years after exposure. [title] Examine your past behavior for anything that may have exposed you to hiv.