“Do doctors check for HIV before surgery?”

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“Do doctors check for HIV before surgery?”

Is it standard for doctors to test a patient for HIV at the same time as performing surgery?

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**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

If they are high risk.

**Dr. Alberto Francisco Padron** Surgeon Orlando, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alberto Francisco Padron Surgeon Orlando, FL

For most elective surgical procedures it is not standard to test a patient for HIV if otherwise healthy.

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

It is generally not a routine test that is ordered.