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I forgot to tell my doctor about an hiv test, but he did a blood test on diabetes, thyroid, potassium etc. if i was infected would it come out?

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Dr. Armen Margaryan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

HIV test: No it will not come out, you need an HIV test.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: There are specific tests for hiv, and your doctor must order them when indicated. If you've had a possible exposure, you need to tell your doctor about this.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I forgot to tell my doctor about an hiv test, but he did a blood test on diabetes, thyroid, potassium etc. if i was infected would it come out?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Armen Margaryan answered

Dr Pappas agreed

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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