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If the Elisa was abnormal/inconclusive, the lab will do a Western blot. If that's positive for antibodies to HIV, it means you've been exposed. if the Western blot is negative, you're in the clear.
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Is a HIV test a medical examination?
No the HIV test is not a medical examination. It is a blood test.
Does abnormal paps always mean hiv?
Abnormal paps almost never mean HIV. While women with HIV are more likely to have abnormal pap smears, most women with abnormal pap smears do not have HIV.
Can they tell if you have HIV from a routine blood test?
No, HIV is not checked in routine blood tests. The test must be specifically ordered.
When will you find out if you have HIV after taking a blood test?
You can not conform the presence of HIv with the blood test, you need to go with ELISA, tridot and also western blotting.
What does a reactive HIV test mean?
It means that the test was positive for HIV.
Does an HIV blood test detect pregnancy?
An HIV blood test can tell if you are pregnant. When doctors get results back from a blood test, though they may be testing for a specific thing other things will get flagged as well. For example, when you take a home-pregnancy test and then go to the doctor's to confirm you are pregnant, often they will run blood tests to determine pregnancy. An HIV blood test will show whether or not you have HIV, but will also show whether or not you are pregnant.No; a HIV blood test won't tell if you are pregnant.
How is HIV diagosed?
There is a specific blood test for HIV which is used for diagnosis.
Can checking the thyroid through bloodwork detect hiv?
A thyroid blood test will not detect HIV. Ask for the HIV test by name.
How do drs know when you have HIV?
They will perform a blood test for the HIV antibodies to determine if you are HIV infected.
What does nr mean on HIV test results?
Negative HIV test result
Do they test for hiv during birth control exam?
It deponds on the doctor,when you last had an hiv test, and if you want one or not. TYpically they just check for pregnancy and abnormal paps and possible stds
Can you find out from a blood test if you have HIV?
sadly....yes
