HIV/cbc...?

Question

If u have HIV will ur CBC results be off? Or could u have a normal CBC and have HIV?

what is a normal CBC

Answer 1

A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following:

The number of red blood cells (RBCs)
The number of white blood cells (WBCs)
The total amount of hemoglobin in the blood
The fraction of the blood composed of red blood cells (hematocrit)
The mean corpuscular volume (MCV) -- the size of the red blood cells
CBC also includes information about the red blood cells that is calculated from the other measurements:

MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin)
MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration)
The platelet count is also usually included in the CBC.

The CBC is a very common test that used to be ordered on every person during his or her yearly physical. While it is not run quite as frequently now, it is still used routinely to screen for, help diagnose, and to monitor a variety of conditions. Many patients will have baseline CBC tests to help determine their general health status. If they are healthy and they have cell populations that are within normal limits, then they may not require another CBC until their health status changes or until their doctor feels that it is necessary.
If a patient is having symptoms associated with anemia, such as fatigue or weakness, or has an infection, inflammation, bruising, or bleeding, then the doctor may order a CBC to help diagnose the cause. Significant increases in WBCs may help confirm that an infection is present and suggest the need for further testing to identify its cause. Decreases in the number of RBCs (anemia) can be further evaluated by changes in size or shape of the RBCs to help determine if the cause might be decreased production, increased loss, or increased destruction of RBCs. A platelet count that is low or extremely high may confirm the cause of excessive bleeding or clotting.

Many conditions will result in increases or decreases in the cell populations. Some of these conditions may require treatment, while others will resolve on their own. Some diseases, such as cancer (and chemotherapy treatment), can affect bone marrow production of cells, increasing the production of one cell at the expense of others or decreasing overall cell production. Some medications can decrease WBC counts, and some vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause anemia. The CBC test may be ordered by the doctor on a regular basis to monitor these conditions and drug treatments.

Answer 2

It varies with each case but many HIV patients would have a CBC showing an decreased WBC count (more susceptible to infection) and decreased RBC count due to anemia. There are other values that could be affected as well. As for the CD4 cell count, when it drops below a certain number, the individual is said to have AIDS With the human body anything is possible.

Answer 3

A "normal" CBC does not exclude HIV.

Answer 4

They have to test specifically for HIV. Usually a cd4. That will show the viral load.....if you have one.

Answer 5

whew, i had aids before, god, that was the worst two weeks of my life. i hope i NEVER get that again