WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: Blood Testing

Re: Blood Testing - HIV Screening

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Apr 2003 16:51:46 -0500 (CDT)

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In reply to: Cris: "Blood Testing - HIV Screening"

HIV is not in the standard blood test. If you want it you'll have to ask your doctor.

At Thu, 17 Apr 2003, Cris wrote: >
>This week I had some blood tests done concerning a chronic pain in my
>foot. My Dr. said he would test for Gout, arthritis etc....I saw a lot
>of boxes checked off on the list for the blood test. Anyway, today I
>got the results and he said everything was normal....kidney, liver, uric
>acid, blood count. I didn't ask him at the time, but is an HIV test
>included in a typical blood test. Would any abnormalities show up
>regarding the blood count, or do I need to get a specific test. I don't
>consider myself at high risk, but I was wondering if i still have to go
>in for my routine test?

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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