I donated blood yesterday at a local hospital, but now, as part of my residance visa renewal, I must get an HIV test. How long after the blood donation should I wait in order to get the HIV test. Is it safe to draw blood a week after donating blood? Thanks
2007-02-13 18:17:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Yes it is fine, they don't take that much for tests they do. You can do both on the same day and it will be fine.
2007-02-13 18:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by Fruit Cake Lady 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be okay. They don't take very much blood for the HIV test. Make sure you tell the lab about your donation.
Generally blood banks also test donated blood for HIV, so you might check with the hospital and see if they tested it and if the test results are available.
Congratulations on donating blood. I've donated well over 60 pints and will donate again on Friday.
2007-02-13 18:21:58 · answer #2 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to wait at all, but they will test the blood you donated for HIV and let you know if it tests positive. The amount of blood necessary to do a test for HIV is just a very small amount.
2007-02-17 15:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by Nota yuppie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood tests require only a small amount of blood. You can get the test any time relative to your recent blood donation.
2007-02-14 13:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by Drdisaia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
donating blood is different from having HIV testing... although both deals with blood...having HIV test doesn't require you to give a lot of blood. perhaps they would only get about 5ml of blood from you..
2007-02-13 20:38:33 · answer #5 · answered by shazeldg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They test your blood when you donate it. If you're are found to be HIV posititve, they will notify you, and let you know not to donate again. Hope I was of some help.
2007-02-13 18:20:54 · answer #6 · answered by sopeydope69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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