IA
A 25-year-old female asked:
When dr orders "serious infection" blood test like hiv, does lab secretly take personal info from blood - like your dna / gene info to identify you?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 45 years experience
Confidentiality: The lab will be given your name and identifying information if you are tested for HIV or some other reportable disease, but the information is protected and can't be made public. The same is true if you have a reportable infectious disease in most jurisdictions. One branch of the government will know but cannot share it with others.
4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
1 comment
Dr. Robert Killian commented
General Practice 29 years experience
Good Answer, Dr. Friedlander. I would also have strongly added a NO to this question. There is no simple DNA testing or blood identification process that a lab would do on any patient, even those having 'serious' blood tests.
Jan 15, 2014
Last updated Jun 10, 2014
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.