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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
What does it mean if you have an abnormal HIV blood test?
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.
Can Hemoglobin Levels cause HIV?
HIV is a virus that causes AIDS. It does not result from abnormal hemoglobin or abnormal hemoglobin levels.
Do HIV carriers ever test HIV positive?
To be exposed to does not always mean that you will be infected. If contracting the disease you will still not test positive until some time afterwards.
Does a low platelet count mean you have HIV?
no, it doesn't mean that there is HIV
Is a patient blood platelet count 90000 is likely to be a HIV patient?
Low platelet counts are not a major feature of HIV. It is an abnormal lab that you should discuss with your doctor.
What does a reactive HIV test mean?
It means that the test was positive for HIV.
If one is having body heat does that mean the person is HIV positive?
No; if the person has a fever it doesn't mean they have HIV.
Doctor has request a second pap smear and HIV testing what does this mean?
HIV testing is not a normal type of follow-up for a pap in any case. Repeat smears may be required due to an abnormal result, or a problem in collection of the original result. Contact your health care provider to find out why these tests were recommended in your situation.
What does nr mean on HIV test results?
Negative HIV test result
HIV and STD free mean?
That a person does not have HIV or a sexually transmitted disease.
Does an abnormal pap smear mean you have hiv?
no they do not, they only test for cervical cancerNo. Most HIV methods of testing are through blood tests. An HIV test doesn't actual determine if you are carrying HIV, but it tests if your blood is carrying a specific anti-body that reacts to HIV. Therefore, even if you have HIV, a test will be negative until your body produces the anti-body that will make a test react positive. In most cases, anti-bodies for HIV will develop in a person within 3 months of being exposed to HIV.Newer forms of HIV rapid testing can be done using saliva (technically not saliva, but oral fluid released from the mucosal surface of the cheek), and also test for antibodies in the oral fluid. They are less sensitive than blood testing, but still very useful in many settings.Pap smears test for abnormalities in cells, and not specifically for HIV anti-bodies. It is my understanding that this test is an "indicator test" only. Meaning, further tests must be done to determine if cancer is present (as well as if HIV is present).No, it is not designed to detect HIV. If you are concerned, you should get tested specifically for HIV.No, HIV will not show up on a PAP test.
