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Hi Andrea,
Newborns in SA are given the PCR test which is a very accurate form of HIV testing. It is different from the ELISA test which is used in some countries (Russia) and this one has to be redone several times.
They are also taken care of in baby homes in which the matrons have way too much experience in dealing with HIV positive newborns - most of them know very early on if a baby is sick or not.
Can I ask where you live?
Karyn
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Mom to bio dd - age 16 - 
Mom to adopted ds - age 10 -
Waiting to adopt #3 from South Africa
December 2005 - Began Homestudy
May 2006 - Homestudy approved - 
June 2006 - Profile in South Africa
July 2006 - waiting for a referral!!!!!!
Nov 2006 - Referral - it's a boy!!!! 
Dec 27th - leave for SA! the countdown begins....
January 22nd - Home in Canada with new baby boy. 
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