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Urine test?

Would a standard urine test show HIV or does it have to be a specific test. Went to the urologist today and he said everything was fine but would it show HIV?
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Thanks Lizzie,...........
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186166 tn?1385259382
to check one's status...you have to have a test specific for hiv.
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I just checked the archives so I guess it has to be a specifc test. But would the antibodies be in the standard urine test?
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186166 tn?1385259382
NO
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