I've had several pap tests where my gyno tested for STDs and it came back negative. Does this mean I don't have HIV or is there another test to take?
2006-10-23 10:49:54 · 13 answers · asked by Hedwig 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
HIV is tested by a blood test. You need to wait 3 months after any 'encounter' which you feel may have put you at risk.
The test results can take under a day, to over a week depending on the local testing facilities where you are.
A GUM clinic can do the test confidentially, so it never needs to be on your medical notes that you have been tested.
2006-10-23 10:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pap test does not test for HIV, so you would need to take another test... usually a blood test. You will probably have to specifically ask your doctor for it, since it's not always part of routine screening.
2006-10-23 10:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by MissA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a different test, a blood test, a pap won´t tell you anything about HIV.
2006-10-25 17:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by Katiegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIV testing is separate from other tests such as pap tests and std tests so you should get tested if you have possibly been exposed. You can go to the Dept of Health and be tested free of charge and anonymously if you like.
2006-10-23 10:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by Silva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood Test
2006-10-23 10:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having pap tests negative doesnt mean u dont have HIV,pliz go ahead n have the HIV test
2006-10-23 10:55:38 · answer #6 · answered by pause 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AFAIK they need to ask your specific permission before they test for HIV so it is unlikely this was included in the range of tests they ran. If you're wanting a thorough check then yes, I'd say you need to get an HIV test done.
2006-10-23 10:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by pompeii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The HIV test requires a Pap smear, but I think you have to ask specifically for it. One or two smears can't be tested for everything.
2006-10-23 10:52:55 · answer #8 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would take another test
2006-10-23 10:52:39 · answer #9 · answered by Justice L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they uaually draw blood for an hiv test.it all depends on your sexual history and if you came in sexual contact with someone with hiv or touched thier blood and if you had sores or cuts at the time so it all depends on you
2006-10-23 10:52:52 · answer #10 · answered by cookiemonster5210 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋