Sigmund Freud emphasized the importance of the unconscious mind, and a primary assumption of Freudian theory is that the unconscious mind governs behavior to a greater degree than people suspect.
The only way to tell. The only way to tell if a person has HIV is through the HIV Antibody Test, which detects the presence of antibodies produced by the body in response to the HIV virus. It can take up to three months for antibodies to be developed.
Tests to tailor treatment. If you receive a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, several types of tests can help your doctor determine what stage of the disease you have. These tests include: 1  CD4 count. 2  CD4 cells are a type of white blood cell that's specifically targeted and destroyed by HIV. 3  Even if you have no symptoms, HIV infection progresses to AIDS when your CD4 count dips below 200. 4  Viral load.