Do i have to have an hiv test before a breast reduction surgery? my friend said that she needed to give blood for an hiv test before having breast reduction surgery. is this common?

Hello, Screening : Hello, screening lab tests are routine, and sometimes include screens for bloodborne diseases like hepatitis and hiv. Like getting a mammogram before routine breast surgery, consider the value of knowing that you have a bloodborne condition before you embark on a complicated surgery; if the test is positive delaying the surgery to receive the proper care can be lifesaving. Dan downey md facs.

There : There is no routine requirement to have an HIV test prior to breast reduction surgery. However, if you feel you may be at risk- multiple sexual partners, IV drug abuse, transfusion hsitory etc., it is probably a smart and ethical choice to be tested.

In : In many instances, this will depend on the policy of the surgical facility. If it seems warranted based on your history and physical exam this may be a reasonable test to obtain.