Suggest Tests To Confirm HIV

Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014

Question: I have just had a full blood count which was normal. If I had hiv fron an incudent 7 5 years ago would this have shown up

Answered by Dr. Guru (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Refer below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! Yes, there is possibility that your full blood count being normal, even if you would have had hiv from 7.5 years ago. Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied, you may now close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Guru (7 minutes later)

One last follow up one, what are the transmission rates from a positive female to a male. I did the insti hiv test at Superdrug and it came back negative. Can you advise on thjis test?

Answered by Dr. Guru (4 hours later)

Brief Answer: Refer below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for follow up! The possibility of acquiring HIV infection from an unprotected vaginal sex act is about 1 in 1000, whereas with anal intercourse is about 1 in 100 to 1 in 50. Regarding second question- The best test to know about HIV status is to undergo ELISA test as screening test and then Western blot for confirmation in your case, as you had exposed to risk 7.5 years ago. Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied, you may now close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar