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Annual exam results?

I had an exam that included ECG-12 Lead, CBC with differential, comprehensive metabolic panel, hemoglobin A1C, lipid panel, TSH, urinalysis, all of which came back normal. Is any test missing for an HIV test? I never had oral, vaginal, or anal sex.

Female | 35 years old

1 Answer

If you have never exchanged body fluids with someone else, are not an IV drug user, have not needed transfusions, have never had sexual contact with anyone, have never been stuck with a needle used by someone else, have never been bitten by someone else, and arent a firefighter or elementary teacher, it very very unlikely you have had HIV exposure and thus probably dont need an HIV test. On the other hand--it is a quick, simple test and negative results will definitively rule out any possibility of you having HIV or AIDS.