Why Hate, Congradulate!

[i'va biggen]

Originally Posted by Jackie Devlin

Not to offer offense Mary, but if you're referring to the "AIM test" (which I have taken many times in the past) as in the specific battery of tests performed by Adult Industry Medicine, you might want to be aware that AIM closed its offices and filed for bankruptcy in May of 2011. I thought perhaps under the circumstance(s) you might want to take the opportunity to be more specific if you prefer, as no one could have recently taken the "AIM test" (as it was formerly known in the adult business). I have not been the only person to notice the discrepancy in your posting and thought perhaps you meant to say or mention a different company's battery of tests by name . . . It isn't necessary for you to clear the air, of course, but since you mentioned something by name (a specific screening process) that could not have been administered at any time in the recent past, it may leave a lot of people scratching their heads - AIM hasn't tested anyone in almost a year . . .

Be well! Be safe!

Kisses,

- Jackie

Maybe she just aimed to take a test....

[Guest121212]

Originally Posted by KenMonk

Thank you Sin... I don't consider myself that gullible though lol. I do find this all interesting to say the least. One that someone would pay to put an ad on BP, and two that someone would even know about the test. Might as well add a third in that everyone has been tested by a company that has been out of business for almost a year or so?

Why the expensive testing anyways? The free clinic offers a free test and you can get it every three months.

Ken,

To put it simply; the testing offered at your local corner free clinic usually isn't the type of testing that is accepted by the adult entertainment community as being the "best" test for the virus. It is a topic of debate (and a legitimate debate at that) as to whether or not the HIV virus may be quantitatively measured by ANY test accurately - and certainly, one may develop AIDS in the absence of a positive HIV virus antibody test.

The accepted PCR DNA tests that are required in the industry usually cost anywhere from $100-$150 (minimum) and are generally marked up considerably beyond that by the doctors and the draw stations that forward the samples to the labs providing the services.

There are several alternatives to AIM-MED that have popped up that provide testing that is accepted by the industry. I did not mean to infer that no one has been properly tested since the shuttering of AIM-MED.

Best,

- Jackie

[Guest121212]

Originally Posted by ekim008

Maybe she just aimed to take a test....

You owe me a Coke . . . mine just went all over the keyboard.

Kisses,

- Jackie

[dirty dog]

Well it may not matter anymore, CA passed the condom required act (not actual name) which means that any adult film shot in Cali requires that each sex act include a condom. AIM was the best the industry had but it was very far from perfect. Mark Wallace worked for years while HIV + using false test results from AIM. He infected at least 6 girls, two who originated in the KC area. The biggest problem is that the vast majority of male actors are either homosexual or bi sexual and work in both straight and bi/gay/shemale mediums, Wallace in fact was a well known male homosexual escort, Peter North began his career in gay film. John Stagliano owner of Evil Empire aquired the virus after being on the receiving end of a trannsexual partner in Rio who did not wear a condom. Darren James also aquired the virus in brazil in much the same manner. It is my understanding the AIM used the antibody or Elisa test for the routine testing and only used the PCR DNA testing when there is suspected exposure. There is another company who is now performing the testing but I cannot remember the name at the moment. If anyone doubts that AIDS is common in the adult film industry google the dead adult film stars website and check under the AIDS/HIV section.

[Grizzy11]

Congratulations to Jackie. She always, ALWAYS, knows how to answer a thread with sound true advice. Beware of those on BP.

[thorough9]

Originally Posted by Grizzy11

....... Beware of those on BP.

Oh, Beware of those on BP....just BP, huh? LOL.

Originally Posted by MaryJaneKC

OK... my f*ing bad. My b!tch is in p@rn. Do they put people in adult films with HIV. Nikki wants to know if you have better things to do than talk about us? Aint u got calls? lol

DAMN, where's the soft-spoken, mild-mannered, self-styled courtesan disappear to? Which way did she go - Which way did she go? She must have made her daily appointment quota. LOL. I guess that it's pretty typical. The demure lady really isn't.... So, what else is new?

And letting someone take videos of you, on their Nokia cell phone, does not equal "p@rn". If that's the case, shit, I'm "in p@rn" too.

What Nikki needs is a new publicist because the removed insulting remark - fritz that she has speaking on her behalf ain't making the cut..... But, hey, I'd speak up for "My b!tch" too. LOL. You tell 'em, MJ. Just me and My B!tch!! I understand the rebuttal. I mean, that being your B!tch and all, whatever she has, you probably have, unless you've been giving her CBJ's too. LOL. Dental dam, right - sterilizing the utensils. LMAO!!

[Johnny4455]

Originally Posted by dirty dog

Well it may not matter anymore, CA passed the condom required act (not actual name) which means that any adult film shot in Cali requires that each sex act include a condom. AIM was the best the industry had but it was very far from perfect. Mark Wallace worked for years while HIV + using false test results from AIM. He infected at least 6 girls, two who originated in the KC area. The biggest problem is that the vast majority of male actors are either homosexual or bi sexual and work in both straight and bi/gay/shemale mediums, Wallace in fact was a well known male homosexual escort, Peter North began his career in gay film. John Stagliano owner of Evil Empire aquired the virus after being on the receiving end of a trannsexual partner in Rio who did not wear a condom. Darren James also aquired the virus in brazil in much the same manner. It is my understanding the AIM used the antibody or Elisa test for the routine testing and only used the PCR DNA testing when there is suspected exposure. There is another company who is now performing the testing but I cannot remember the name at the moment. If anyone doubts that AIDS is common in the adult film industry google the dead adult film stars website and check under the AIDS/HIV section.

Thanks for this eye opener. As I speak im unpacking my duffle bag, and cancelling my weekend plans to hitch to LA to start my porn actor career

[KCSmutMonkey]

Jackie, that was the nicest and most intelligent 'fuck you' I've ever read! Definite props!!! ;-)

[Guest 101012]

, and Jackie I have mad love for ya... my apologies for my response the other day....you have won all respect.



Smart girls are sooo sexy lol LOVE it !

[Guest121212]

@Busty Mary - I apologize for the misunderstanding the other day also, as some of it was indeed my fault for using the (at that time) new delete feature / function that was enabled here at ECCIE for individual postings. I did not mean for the comments you read to be taken as they were; they were meant to be deleted prior to you (or anyone) reading them . . .

It's all good . . .

Let's return the thread to the topic as raised by the OP.

Kisses,

- Jackie

[Guest121212]

Originally Posted by dirty dog

Well it may not matter anymore, CA passed the condom required act (not actual name) which means that any adult film shot in Cali requires that each sex act include a condom. AIM was the best the industry had but it was very far from perfect. Mark Wallace worked for years while HIV + using false test results from AIM. He infected at least 6 girls, two who originated in the KC area. The biggest problem is that the vast majority of male actors are either homosexual or bi sexual and work in both straight and bi/gay/shemale mediums, Wallace in fact was a well known male homosexual escort, Peter North began his career in gay film. John Stagliano owner of Evil Empire aquired the virus after being on the receiving end of a trannsexual partner in Rio who did not wear a condom. Darren James also aquired the virus in brazil in much the same manner. It is my understanding the AIM used the antibody or Elisa test for the routine testing and only used the PCR DNA testing when there is suspected exposure. There is another company who is now performing the testing but I cannot remember the name at the moment. If anyone doubts that AIDS is common in the adult film industry google the dead adult film stars website and check under the AIDS/HIV section.

Cal-OSHA mandated the use of condoms and was the driving force behind the "statute". It is terribly unfortunate, as it will drive some producers underground (as they were in the 1970's and early 80's) and lead to (end in) violence and exploitation, IMO. Other producers will simply move off-shore and those with the money will stay and litigate . . . All told, it is a hell of a mess that should have never happened (the "Condom Act"). Other State OSHA departments will follow suit and in Kansas currently, quasi-legislative Agencies have begun using OSHA in an attempt to regulate aspects of the adult entertainment business, reaching into the strip-clubs and attempting to succeed (for the far right) where the legislature fell short by trying to make the lap dance (or any skin to skin contact) a regulated action for the performer (basically eliminating it). Whether or not they will succeed is a topic for a different thread.

Regarding the testing question you raised:

The best ultra-fast diagnostic technique for HIV IMO is a fully automated system made by Roche and the testing method uses polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or NAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification) to detect miniscule amounts of viral (and the technique can be applied to bacteria, also) genetic material.

They take a measured amount of blood sufficient to run the three NAT tests for HIV-1 and HIV-2; Hepatitis C virus and Hepatitis B virus. They can also include syphilis IgG and IgM within that screen. The test is performed using the Roche platform and runs on the "sample in, results out" technique, which essentially reduces the chances of contamination of product to zero (statistically). Should a positive sample be produced, the whole specimen is drilled down to identify which virus is producing the positive result and further confirmatory tests are performed.

The outcome is a highly sensitive, highly accurate methodology for detection of the identified viruses (if they exist). The turnaround time is swift for a detailed test such as this, taking a maximum of four days. Most negative results are available in a day or two.

This particular test can be used SEVEN DAYS POST EXPOSURE, there is no other test that is accurate so quickly.

It isn't cheap, but it is the best they've currently got . . . most people don't realize that for the tests performed for free at most clinics, you need to be 28 days to six weeks post exposure to even begin to obtain a reliable test result, and three months is more realistic.

Kisses,

- Jackie

[Guest121212]

Originally Posted by KCSmutMonkey

Jackie, that was the nicest and most intelligent 'fuck you' I've ever read! Definite props!!! ;-)

I was just trying to be helpful . . . after all, SHE ASKED.

[The DarkSide]

Originally Posted by Jackie Devlin

I was just trying to be helpful . . . after all, SHE ASKED.

Jackie you gotta be more ghettolicious SHE AXED!

[SinsOfTheFlesh]

Thanks MJ for this thread. You give good popcorn.

[ElumEno]

Thought about starting another thread but hell this one as already been fully hijacked...

This is where I get my testing done....
http://getstdtested.com/std-testing-options?c=2
I have been there twice since starting the hobby.
I get the complete package and pay cash for it.
Both times I got the results in less then 48 hours.

Now it might not meet PORN standards but it sure beats free clinic standards.

Some place on here I read where someone said that married guys are less likely to get tested.
Hell being married is WHY I get tested. My worst nightmare is bring something back to the wife.

That is just my cent's worth.. now I'll go back to my corner and finish my popcorn.