2006-07-19 10:42:59 · 18 answers · asked by Vanessa W 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
curious becasue i am hearing stories about how people got infected blood with hiv and stuff....
2006-07-19 10:59:39 · update #1
The standard. They won't even accept the blood if it is Re-Active. .
2006-07-19 10:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every unit of blood is tested for the presence of the HIV virus. The FDA regulates all blood centers to make sure that every precaution that can possibly be done is done. The test that is performed looks for HIV virus RNA (NAT test)- and is very very sensitive. However, even the best test in the world is not perfect and there is a very small possibility that a test could be wrong. That is why you should NEVER donate blood in order to have an HIV test done on yourself. If you want to have an HIV test performed there is a very good test that uses a swab from your gum/cheek and it is done in 20 minutes. It doesn't hurt and it is fast and you can get results right away. The test is called Orasure Advance and it is used in many health departments and clinics. I hope this answers your question.
2006-07-19 12:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they test your blood. If it is HIV positive, they will contact you; also including other STD's.
I hope did not not KNOWINGLY give blood if you knew you were HIV positive; this is now a felony in all states! If you were wanting an HIV test, there are other ways to have that checked, and many places will do it for free - like the free clinics.
Please be wise and make a good choice.
2006-07-19 10:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by MJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though the analysis of donated blood is a requirement, the results only indicate the components of the blood at the specific instance of the testing process. So in theory the blood has been found to contain no ailments but in practical consideration it is possible that the very same blood could have been contaminated at a time subsequent to the testing.
2006-07-19 11:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont quite understand your question. Yes, they test ALL blood for HIV to prevent others from being infected; but I dont know if they tell the person who donated. You should call the local Red Cross and ask them. Check your phone book.
2006-07-19 10:47:18 · answer #5 · answered by Plus-Sized &Proud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone donates blood in the U.S., they do all types of tests on the blood, including HIV, other stds, malaria, and hepatitis. If you are found to have HIV, you are informed of the results and asked to not donate blood any more.
2006-07-19 11:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by Cara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question doesn't make sense.
Did you mean:
If someone donates blood, and they indicate that they are infected with HIV, what kind of test does the Red Cross administer?
2006-07-19 10:45:37 · answer #7 · answered by Scadle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do an HIV test but if the person was infected too soon for the test to work it can possibly slip by (i dont know if that is true, thats what ive heard), which is why you arent suppose to donate for 6 months after doing a risky activity
2006-07-19 10:55:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They check donated blood for HIV and other infections.
2006-07-19 10:46:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course all blood that is donated is tested! No one would risk to possibility of getting infected blood. I would imagine they use the "elisa" test first and if it is positive they retest the blood with the "western blot" test, because I believe the "Western Blot" is much more expensive and that would be the most costwise method.
2006-07-19 19:28:35 · answer #10 · answered by WMR30 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they give you a questionair which you should complete as honestly as you can. they also test the blood for type. not sure what type of test it is for hiv, buy you can see infected red cells from under the scope.
2006-07-19 10:46:22 · answer #11 · answered by hubbabubba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋