Why isn't a urine hiv test as effective as a blood hiv test? would urine still pick up antibodies and detect hiv?

Smile & be brave: Hiv does its work in the blood, not the bladder, and antibodies don't naturally go to urine. If you are afraid of the needlestick, you aren't alone. It may help you to think about how the people who love you will want only the most accurate answer for your assurance. Your physician can help, or a visit with a holistic practitioner can help you overcome this and many other fears. Best wishes.