Or would I have to get a test specifically for HIV
2007-02-15 07:17:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
They have to have you sign a waiver to check for HIV.
2007-02-15 07:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You CAN have yourself tested for HIV by requesting the test from your doctor. Of course, an HIV test can't be done on you without your express consent (unless it's an emergency situation involving your blood and the possibility of someone else becoming potentially contaminated). The test itself though, isn't part of standard testing for a checkup. It does have to be specifically requested.
2007-02-15 07:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had blood tests before, and the doctor told me that the general blood test for a regular physical does not include the test for HIV or other STDs. If you want to be tested for HIV, you need to ask for it. However, if your regular blood test comes back with abnormal results, then the doctor may order additional tests anyway to rule out diseases.
2007-02-15 07:23:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIV is not checked when they screen for STDs.
The patient has to specifically ask for HIV testing & answer some confidential questions.
Then they'll draw blood ONCE & do ALL the tests requested.
2007-02-15 07:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by m&m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to ask for an HIV test. It's not part of the normal blood screening of a regular check up.
Regular blood screenings check cholesterol, liver enzymes, iron levels and things of that nature.
2007-02-15 07:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by cather2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They check for a bunch of stuff but NOT HIV. You would have to ask for that test. They may ask you, then you would need to sign a consent form.
2007-02-15 07:21:24 · answer #6 · answered by C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the doctor would have to ask for an HIV test to be done additionaly to the other blood tests that are being done.
2007-02-15 07:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u will have to get an HIV test and normally u will have to see an HIV counsellor for pre and post testing counsellin
2007-02-17 14:21:15 · answer #8 · answered by LYN p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
normal blood work is to see if you have diabetis or if your blood count is low or if you have hepititus etc. =I think the HIV test is an extra one =i get a lot of blood work done and have yet to be checked for HIV
2007-02-15 07:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to ask for the test. They don't typically test for STDs; tests like that have to be ordered.
When women go to the gynecologist, they do test for STDs there, but only the most common ones: HIV, Chlamydia, and HPV.
2007-02-15 07:23:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to ask them to test for HIV, unless you're getting a general STD screening.
2007-02-15 07:20:34 · answer #11 · answered by tain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋