HIV testing mandatory?

[nana070710]

Is Hiv testing mandatory while your pregnant? I live in ny and today when i went to my ob the front desk wanted me to sign a paper for hiv testing and she said it was mandaroy and required by law BUT ON THE paper clearly said its voluntary any input??! I got tested in july and i know im clean just gets me upset that they said its mandatory i refused to sign and the lady was really annoyed and angry. Is this true??

[KatieNor]

My on said she likes to have it done very pregnancy because it doesn't always show up right away! She never said it was mandatory just recommended.

[p_cakesss]

Her question is: is it mandatory. I dnt think so. I understand your frustration with them telling you one thing and the form stating another.

[loveYou4Ever11]

i was tested too. but i didn't mind.

[Shohna]

I was tested this time and last time..but id rather be tested for as much as possible even if Im sure im clear..i guess they cant just take ppls words for it..they need to know definitively

[carolinepozzatti]

I had my done whike pregnant but i dont know if it is mandatory.

[nana070710]

??