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Would CBC With Differential Show Any Signs Of Having HIV For Over Two Years?
Question: I know the only reliable way is to test, however I'm asking my question anyway. 2 years ago my ex husband and I got divorced because he cheated on me (with one other female). Lately I was thinking what if I had HIV...no symptoms and nothing out of the ordinary. Over the past two years I have blood taken 4 times (I go every six months for a CBC with differential) due to blood pressure medication and me getting a gastric sleeve about a year ago. I have had no risky encounters over the past two years either. I understand a CBC does not tell you if you have HIV, but would it be an indicator over the past two years. Over the four blood draws my WBC varied from 4.2-6.5 (latest 6.3), lymphocytes 22-29% of WBC.. latest 29%, and all else in normal range. I know I SHOULD get tested and that is the way to know 100% however, I'm just asking at this time if it would show clues after two years. NO reason to believe he was infected was just on my mind. Thank you for your time.
Brief Answer:
Even after two years, the antibody test can check for HIV antibodies.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Through complete blood count, you can not confirm if you are HIV positive. I recommend you to do the antibody test. Even after two years, the antibody test can check for HIV antibodies in blood or fluids from the mouth.
There is also a test that you can do from home. The test is done through an examination of oral fluid. It is used as a kit to exam it. If the test is positive another antibody test is needed for confirmation.
Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards
Even after two years, the antibody test can check for HIV antibodies.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Through complete blood count, you can not confirm if you are HIV positive. I recommend you to do the antibody test. Even after two years, the antibody test can check for HIV antibodies in blood or fluids from the mouth.
There is also a test that you can do from home. The test is done through an examination of oral fluid. It is used as a kit to exam it. If the test is positive another antibody test is needed for confirmation.
Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
That wasn’t what I was asking. I said I have had a normal CBC with no abnormalities ever over the past two years (blood every six months). I know an HIV test is accurate I have little concern that I am positive I was asking if tupically a CBC with differential would show clues after two years. Mine has been normal the past four draws most recent WBC 6.3 and lymphocyte 29% no sex in 2 years and just with my ex husband.
Brief Answer:
Blood count parameters can be below normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Blood cell counts is a very nonspecific test.
This is why we can not get much information from it.
In HIV infection, blood counts can be below normal levels.
This is the only parameter that can indicate us that there is an infection in the body.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Blood count parameters can be below normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Blood cell counts is a very nonspecific test.
This is why we can not get much information from it.
In HIV infection, blood counts can be below normal levels.
This is the only parameter that can indicate us that there is an infection in the body.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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