A member asked:

If i had hiv or aids after 5 or 6 years wouldn't it have shown in my cbc / differ blood test . i even took the home test and showed negative.?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Regular bloods tests: Can be negative but specific blood tests for HIV such as the elisa, western blot, or viral load would be positive

Dr Walsh agreed

Answered 4/12/2018

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Good question. In late stages of HIV your white blood cell count in a CBC may be..And well will be very very low. You may be anemic with low platelets too. By the way..The home tests now adays are very very good.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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A member asked:

If i had hiv or aids after 5 or 6 years wouldn't it have shown in my cbc / differ blood test . i even took the home test and showed negative.?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Dr Walsh agreed

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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