2006-11-30 05:03:51 · 8 answers · asked by miss_ninety_ukuk 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
thanks for the answers , just to make it clear folks i dont think i have hiv or anythin else for that matter , we just gave blood and this q came up in conversation .I really am not silly enough to risk others health by givin blood if i did have somethin
2006-11-30 22:46:36 · update #1
probably, not entirely sure
but thats not what the NBS testing is for, its to make sure that there are no signs of harmfull antigens or infections in your blood to establish if it can be used for transfusions.
If you think you may have an infectious disease like Hep A/B or C, or HIV then go to your GP and get tested, as a matter of urgency.
BTW jazzeh is talking rubbish (see next answer), virtually any disease or infection present in the blood can be transmitted through blood transfusions. it may be slight but there is a risk, UNLESS the blood is subjected to investigation and testing then these infectious agents could be transmitted to the recipient of the transfusion. However the whole principle behind the NBS, as opposed to the US approach, its the individuals honesty & integrity... people donate blood voluntarily for no personal gain.
If you take part in risky activity then the NBS do not want you to doante as some tests are not sensitive enough to pick up recent infections. IF you think you may be a carrier then dont donate (or at least admit the to people runnign the session.. they will advise if you can donate. Thats why people who have received blood transfusions since 1990 (I think) cannot donate (in case they are carrying CJD, people who share needles, people who have paid for sex, and men who have had same sex are also excluded.
The only way I can see Jazzeh's comment to hold any water is if the comments is that you as a donor cannot get HIV or any other infection when you give blod... that bit is true, but not as a recipient of blood.
Where do people get off in giving false information so emphatically
2006-11-30 05:17:15 · answer #1 · answered by Mark J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they test all blood b4 its given to a patient, but if you are worried about HIV you should make them aware of this as it can take up to 3 months to detect after unprotected sex etc from the blood test. if they find anything they will let you n.This isn't a way off having an HIV test though as you could be putting others at risk. i really hope all is well and that you learn a lesson if you are worried about having contracted a virus. Always us a condom no matter what.
2006-11-30 06:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by sexyass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't test you for HIV before you give blood, but if your blood is found to be contaminated they would inform you. If you are concerned about it, call the blood bank where you donated at.
2006-11-30 05:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by V¦NÐiViÐi ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,they would-they are morally and professionally bound to do so if the test comes out positive.
2006-11-30 05:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually they check the blood before taking it, so I guess, they will get in touch with you
2006-11-30 05:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most cities, states, countries, will. Pandemic or epidemic i cant remember. Regardless, since it is such a problem world wide, i wouldn't be surprised that they'd contact you.
2006-11-30 05:12:51 · answer #6 · answered by new81complex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIV and AIDS cannot be passed through a blood transfusion...
2006-11-30 05:19:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
they would let you know if they found a problem yes.
2006-11-30 05:22:36 · answer #8 · answered by serephina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋