Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a high blood cell count in my urine. could this be a sign of hiv? does hiv affect your urine?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Red or White Cells?: Having white blood cells in your urine might indicate a urinary tract infection. Having red blood cells in your urine (also known as hematuria) may have multiple causes. Here's more on what a standard urinalysis shows: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/urinalysis/about/pac-20384907?p=1 If you're worried about HIV, best to do an actual HIV test. Please discuss with your MD.
Answered 2/25/2018
382 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Need clarification: are antibodies not picked up thru urine just the same as blood? (needed to do HIV urine sample for life insurance policy).
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If a drop of urine in the urinal splashes onto my penis, am I at risk of HIV? What if it contains a tiny amount of blood (too tiny to be visible)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can HIV be detected using a urine test? Life ins company wants a urine test to check. I've always had blood tests
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Urine (not sure if containing blood) splashes onto my leg (has a super tiny small cut, less than 1mm), do HIV transmit? If no, pls provide all reasons
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had high white blood cells in my urine my doctor did not seem concerned. I am overly cautious and I was curious if wbc in urine can be a sign of hiv?
My blood color is dark red. Having UTI on/off for months&pain in joints and discomfort in scrotum. Pus cells in semen&urine analysis.Is it HIV or aids?
Gerd petechiae enlarge liver no hep some blood in urine 2 Swollen glands neck elevated lymphocytes but hiv neg after 7 months? What could it be help!
Why isn't a urine HIV test as effective as a blood HIV test? Would urine still pick up antibodies and detect hiv?
Why would urine be used to test for HIV and not blood? How accurate is urine for testing for hiv?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
