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can a hematology blood test detect hiv?
#144013 - 05/07/05 05:11 AM

can a hematology blood test detect if you have hiv??? even though it isnt specifically for HIV like the ELISA??? pls answer

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Re: can a hematology blood test detect hiv? new

#144701 - 05/08/05 11:42 PM

Doubtful...an HIV test detects the antibodies a hematology test only counts your red blood cells and platelets...the only way to find out if you have HIV.

You can't diagnose yourself...go see a doctor, you don't even have to see your own...just get an HIV specific test, then you wont guess anymore.

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