Those at a high risk of HIV should get tested every 3 months. But that's rarely the case. However, humans get cut an average of 7 times per year. When blood is drawn here, why can't it be tested for HIV? Well, now we can with Band-AIDS. Band-AIDS pads use the antigens used in existing HIV tests. Thanks to Band-AIDS, your next paper cut won't kill you, but it could save your life.