There are several kinds of tests available through your doctor or other trained health care professional to determine if you are infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In addition to blood tests, there are tests that use oral fluid, collected from between the cheek and gum of the mouth, and a urine test. All of these tests have been reviewed and approved by FDA. If you are unsure if an HIV test is FDA approved, you can always look for the test on our list of FDA approved HIV tests (http://www.fda.gov/cber/products/testkits.htm). Still can't tell? Call us at 1-800-835-4709 or email us at: OCTMA@CBER.FDA.GOV. You can also contact the HIV/AIDS Program of FDA, in the Office of Special Health Issues for further information about this topic. The Office can be reached at 301-827-4460. | 
