Although not described in any Tibetan text on stupa symbolism, the stupa may represent the five purified elements: 1  The square base represents earth. 2  The hemispherical dome/vase represents water. 3  The conical spire represents fire. 4  The upper lotus parasol and the crescent moon represent air.
The primary tests for diagnosing HIV and AIDs include: 1  ELISA Test â ELISA, which stands for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, is used to detect HIV infection.  Home Tests â The only home test approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is called the Home Access Express Test, which is sold in pharmacies.
A test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is done to: 1  Detect an HIV infection. 2  Screen blood, blood products, and organ donors to prevent the spread of HIV. 3  Screen pregnant women for HIV infection.  Find out if a baby born to an HIV-positive woman also is infected with HIV.