Indeterminate HIV western blot test result.

An IWB is a test result that creates uncertainty. Explaining this result to patients can cause provider discomfort but the more the provider practices, the comfort level increases. HIV diagnosis is no longer considered a death sentence. It has become a manageable disease when patients enter care early. That is why it is important to encourage screening for all. The earlier a patient is linked to care the better the health outcome and this prevents ongoing HIV transmission.