Hiv Testing Labs

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

Understanding HIV-Related Lab Tests I: Complete Blood Count and Blood Chemistry

Table of Contents Lab Tests Are Important Tools The Basics Complete Blood Count (CBC) Blood Chemistry (Chemistry or Chem Screens) The Bottom Line Lab Tests Are Important Tools Having regular lab tests is a necessary part of caring for your health. Ifyou are living with HIV (HIV+), lab tests are especially important tools thathelp you and your health care provider keep track of how you are doing in thefollowing areas: Immune...

Ask the Experts

HIV and Tests/Labs

Besides the regular CD4, viral load, and CBC, what tests should we be getting? I'm 34. I've been checked for the Heps and I've had my cholesterol/triglycerides checked. However, I keep hearing other HIVers say they get their urine...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your question.As you indicate HIV has very broad effects on many organs of the body, not just the immune system (although many of the broad effects are mediated through the immune system). In addition, medications we use to treat HIV can... Read more »

HIV test claimed to be "lab error"

Hello Dr.!I've been reading your site for the past four hours while I am at "work" and, I must agree with a previous person that it IS like crack! I can't stop!So, on to my question:I performed oral sex on a man I work with in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No, doctors have no reason to lie to you. Laboratories do indeed make mistakes and a callback for another blood draw is not an uncommon occurrence. As the old saying goes, "Manure Occureth!" (even in laboratories running... Read more »

HIV from Path lab test.pls pls pls reply

Dear Bob,Please reply!Thanks in advance...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I did! See below.Dr. BobHIV from Path lab test Apr 5, 2010Dear Robert,My question seems really vague but just cant get this anxiety out of my head. recently I had a call in technical at my office to collect my blood sample to do CBC and Liver... Read more »

HIV from Path lab test

Dear Doc,Thanks for your answers to my queries. It is highly appreciated. Although deep down I knew what the answers would be but your confirmation and comments are just like icing on the cake ;-).The word in point no 1 is "unnecessary"...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi AB,Yup. I was being sarcastic. I find spelling and grammar errors amusing. As for your final question as to if an HIV test is warranted, the short answer is no. The longer answer is nope!Donation information for The Robert James Frascino AIDS... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

Ex-Lab Worker Questions HIV Test Results

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Ex-Lab Worker Questions HIV Test Results

By FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press writer

BALTIMORE - Thousands of patients could have received questionable HIV (news - web sites) test results not just hundreds, as hospital officials have suggested,... Read more »

Tested positive one month ago....first labs

Posted by newpozguy, 3 Replies

Hi all,

Back on October 10th I tested postive for HIV. My HIV test had actually been prompted by other traumatic events in my life that I won't go into here, but let's say that 2006 has been an awful year for me. At any rate, I am very scared as I... Read more »

Whick labs offer 4th gen Eliza test?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

We are using the 2nd gen Eliza where I come from and I want the new one. Does anyone know where I can get it. Do you feel comfortable with he older gen verses the new gen? I feel I'm 100% sure I have HIV after high risk exp, but my tests are neg on... Read more »

my lab test results

Posted by bobo, 4 Replies

hey guys, hope you all good.i got my results on thurs and my CD4's were 639 and my VL 239;my doc says that i should not be put on meds anytime soon, though we barely understand each other coz i hardly speak the language.just wondering if anyone was... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>