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Can hiv diagnose through general blood tests?
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HIV specific tests: It is not clear what you mean by general blood tests. A doctor needs to order a test for HIV specifically. Tests on blood, urine, and oral fluid can be used to test for HIV.
Answered 1/14/2015
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