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

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

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.

Answered 3/14/2019

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