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HIV test part of standard blood test?
i went to the doc and asked to be tested for all stds. i got a pap and blood work. is hiv testing standardly included in the blood work or do i have to ask for it separately?
COMMUNITY LEADER
Nope, no state standards, unforuntately.
I would think hiv is included, but you can't ever know, so calling is a good thing.
AJ
I would think hiv is included, but you can't ever know, so calling is a good thing.
AJ
this was back in august i had this done. i dont remember exactly what they told me over the phone they had tested for, but i know im negative for chlamydia, gonnorhea, herpes, syphilis. i dont remember them mentioning hiv but then again its all a blur. i spoke to a friend who said hiv is standard on a test. would they just not mention it in my results? im in pennsylvania, i dont know if theres state standards?
(and yes, i know i can just call, im just curious)
(and yes, i know i can just call, im just curious)
COMMUNITY LEADER
It totally depends on the doctor.
You should call and ask specifically what you were tested for. It really varies from doctor to doctor, unfortunately, and there is no such thing as a standard std test anymore.
AJ
You should call and ask specifically what you were tested for. It really varies from doctor to doctor, unfortunately, and there is no such thing as a standard std test anymore.
AJ
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