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A complete blood count or (CBC) does not "detect" HIV. What is does is take a count of the red, and white blood cells as well as the T cells which are the cells that help our bodies fight infections such as HIV. If a CBC comes back showing low counts a doctor would then have to take further tests to see why the counts are low. Low blood cell counts can be caused by many other diseases, therefore the only way to tell if you have been infected with HIV is to have a doctor perform a blood test for HIV antibodies.
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∙ 13y agoMany people often wonder if standard blood tests will detect HIV infection. It is hard to say whether or not your doctor would order HIV testing in addition to other tests that you may be having done. If you are concerned about HIV infection, you should request that you be tested specifically for HIV. Many locations provide free rapid-response tests that are done by oral swab, meaning no blood draw is necessary. Contact your local health department for more information about testing sites near you.
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∙ 14y agoA CBC (complete blood count) is not desgined to test for the HIV virus.
A CBC will indicate normal or abnormal levels of the various blood cells in the body (ex. red blood cells, white blood cells, etc.) If certain cells are elevated or depleted, it is an indication that something may be wrong, but that alone will not tell you if you have HIV.
The tests for HIV are specific to the virus. For example, the ELISA is a commonly used test to detect the antibodies for the HIV virus. If a person tests positive with ELISA, it indicates that the person has been exposed to the virus and the body has formed antibodies to fight it. The presence of antibodies is indicative of HIV infection.
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∙ 11y agoNo; HIV infection must be specifically tested for.
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∙ 14y agoNo, blood sugar tests do NOT detect or test for HIV infection.
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∙ 9y agoNo, a blood test for pregnancy would not detect HIV. Ask for the HIV test by name.
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Can checking the thyroid through bloodwork detect hiv?
A thyroid blood test will not detect HIV. Ask for the HIV test by name.
How are you able to detect this HIV?
With an hiv test
Where are specimens taken from for an HIV culture?
(HIV) is usually diagnosed with a blood test. Cultures for HIV are possible, but rarely needed for diagnosis.The FDA also approved an HIV test in 2004 that can detect HIV in saliva.
In what year was a blood test to detect HIV founded?
The first test licensed for HIV testing was the ELISA test in 1985. ELISA detects antobodies to the HIV virus, which indicates that the person has been exposed to the virus.
Does an HIV blood test detect pregnancy?
An HIV blood test can tell if you are pregnant. When doctors get results back from a blood test, though they may be testing for a specific thing other things will get flagged as well. For example, when you take a home-pregnancy test and then go to the doctor's to confirm you are pregnant, often they will run blood tests to determine pregnancy. An HIV blood test will show whether or not you have HIV, but will also show whether or not you are pregnant.No; a HIV blood test won't tell if you are pregnant.
What does hiv blood test reveal?
The standard HIV test, whether a rapid test or one sent to the laboratory, will detect the presence of antibodies to the HIV virus. When the body becomes infected, it will attempt to fight the infection by developing antibodies. Therefore, if a test finds antibodies, it has in essence indicated that the HIV virus is also present.
Can an HIV test detect chlamydia?
No, it's only detected by a chlamydia test.
What is the HIV window test?
The window period with respect to HIV testing is the time of infection, until the time it can be detected during testing (which means antibodies are being produced from the body's immune system).
What does an HIV blood test reveal?
The standard HIV test, whether a rapid test or one sent to the laboratory, will detect the presence of antibodies to the HIV virus. When the body becomes infected, it will attempt to fight the infection by developing antibodies. Therefore, if a test finds antibodies, it has in essence indicated that the HIV virus is also present.
Is a HIV test a medical examination?
No the HIV test is not a medical examination. It is a blood test.
Why is a confirmatory test sometimes used to diagnose HIV?
Most forms of HIV testing do not test for the virus itself. The tests are designed to detect antibodies that are related to HIV infection. Although extremely accurate, it is important to confirm any reactive test, making certain the anitbodies that were detected are indeed those from HIV infection.
Can they tell if you have HIV from a routine blood test?
No, HIV is not checked in routine blood tests. The test must be specifically ordered.
