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.
There are a variety of tests to choose from, including: 1  10 panel tests, which includes tests for over 10 different STDs. 2  Chlamydia test. 3  Gonorrhea test. 4  Hepatitis A, B and C (individual tests) 5  Oral/genital herpes test (separate tests) 6  HIV antibody tests. 7  HIV early detection test. 8  Syphilis test.