Question 1

how does a rapid hiv test work at planned parenthood ?

Accepted Answer

Ask the clinic: The details probably vary from one Planned Parenthood clinic to another. You'll need to ask your clinic about their procedures.

Question 2

had a one night stand received oral and fingered her only my finger had a super small cut on it and she was on period. am i at risk of hiv im having really bad anxiety planned parenthood tested me negative but im going back in two weeks?

Accepted Answer

: Two weeks is about the earliest you could detect HIV from a rapid test. Rapid tests rely on your immune system making antibodies , which takes 2-3 weeks minimum. Keep your appointment, but for peace of mind, set up another visit for 4 weeks from exposure. As always, practice safe sex.

from CDC
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Question 3

i went to planned parenthood for an hiv exam and they made me pee in a cup. i wasn't being checked for any other sti's - was this a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: The routine testing done at such a facility may/may not include a regular uranalysis to verify general health or include a pregnancy test. Given where you went I suspect it was a pregnancy test but could not say for sure. You can always ask when you get your results. It is also a material they can test for other STD's.

Question 4

which is more likely to get hiv: from sex or from using needles?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If someone always only uses their own needles and works and never shares (no backloading, etc), they won't get HIV or hepatitis c. If someone always uses condoms with sex and takes post-exposure prophylaxis if the condom breaks their risk is low. So harm reduction is key. Idu is more efficient for HIV transmission than sex, although unprotected anal sex will transmit HIV in 1 of 100 times.

Question 5

out of 100 what is the possibility to get hiv by poking yourself with a needle?

Accepted Answer

Low: If the needle has hiv-positive blood on it, the risk is about 1 in 300, but you should still get prophylaxis. If not, there is no risk.

Question 6

i don't know needle type but heard when needle poke u can get hiv wheher hollow or no. i got pokef does this put me at rsk 4 hiv seriously worried help?

Accepted Answer

HIV exposure : For the most part, the only way you get HIV is by exposure to hiv.  If you share a needle with an infected person, you can get it.  If it was a clean needle, you will not.

Question 7

i was pricked by a needle in gloves and an hiv positive blood spilled on the gloves.is it possible i can get hiv?

Accepted Answer

Sequence matters: If your glove was punctured first and the HIV infected blood was spilled on later, the risk is very remote, But if the blood was already on the glove and it then was pieced by a needle, there is a risk and testing in a few weeks should be considered

Question 8

how come you have to get tested for a full year after occupational exposure to a needle when generally the hiv test is considered fine after 6 months?

Accepted Answer

I agree: Much of the expense, dysfunction and inconvenience of health care, for physicians and patients, are due to medicolegal concerns even when probabilities are basically zero. I'm sorry you have to go through this.

Question 9

should you be getting hiv tests after being cut and pricked with inanimate objects with possible recent blood on them? or is it impossible to get hiv from objects in the environment excluding needles?

Accepted Answer

: The germ is quite fragile in the open environment. It dies quicky unless it is in fresh blood. Objects with dried blood/secretions would not be considered a worrisome exposure for HIV.

Question 10

can i get hiv from getting tatto i saw the tatto artist open new needle in front of me every time but am not sure if she uses new ink cup i saw her pouring the ink ? what are the chances of getting hiv if the ink cups are re used ?

Accepted Answer

: No risk for HIV as long needles are clean, HIV is not transmitted through inanimate surfaces (ink cups). All other risks for superficial infections and non infectious inflammation remain the same. Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding HIV transmission.

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How does a rapid hiv test work at planned parenthood ?

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Had a one night stand received oral and fingered her only my finger had a super small cut on it and she was on period. am i at risk of hiv im having really bad anxiety planned parenthood tested me negative but im going back in two weeks?

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I went to planned parenthood for an hiv exam and they made me pee in a cup. i wasn't being checked for any other sti's - was this a pregnancy test?

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Which is more likely to get hiv: from sex or from using needles?

A member asked:

Out of 100 what is the possibility to get hiv by poking yourself with a needle?

A member asked:

I don't know needle type but heard when needle poke u can get hiv wheher hollow or no. i got pokef does this put me at rsk 4 hiv seriously worried help?

A member asked:

I was pricked by a needle in gloves and an hiv positive blood spilled on the gloves.is it possible i can get hiv?

A member asked:

How come you have to get tested for a full year after occupational exposure to a needle when generally the hiv test is considered fine after 6 months?

A member asked:

Should you be getting hiv tests after being cut and pricked with inanimate objects with possible recent blood on them? or is it impossible to get hiv from objects in the environment excluding needles?

A member asked:

Can i get hiv from getting tatto i saw the tatto artist open new needle in front of me every time but am not sure if she uses new ink cup i saw her pouring the ink ? what are the chances of getting hiv if the ink cups are re used ?

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