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Filling out paperwork - any good reason to get HIV test?

Lauryn216Lauryn216
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I really have no chance of having HIV and am filling out paperwork before my first office visit. It is asking about consenting to HIV testing - is there a reason I should have this test? Or should I just put no?
with two cats
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Re: Filling out paperwork - any good reason to get HIV test?

  • matcmatc
    If the answer is No why not get the test done. Insurance covers it.
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  • PK2PK2
    If you have the test it is one less thing to worry about. Better safe even though you may think that you have no chance.
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  • CW<3JWCW<3JW

    I said yes, just because you never, ever know what you've been exposed to.  I haven't had a million partners or anything, always used protection and I've never done drugs, but you still never know.  I figured if its for the baby's best interest, go for it.  It's not just about me.

    But it really has to be a personal preferrence.  It doesn't cost extra if you have insurance, but they make you sign a consent form.  I just figure they test you for all the other STDs you probably don't have, so why not?

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  • Lauryn216Lauryn216
    Okay thanks ladies! Guess it can't hurt - it's just a blood test.
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  • happytobemrs.mhappytobemrs.m

    I had it done when I had DD. I think the hospital I delivered in required it because the card I took in to check in had that I was not HIV positive and not positive for group B strep.

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  • gingerfamilygingerfamily member
    Why wouldn't you?
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  • h3bh3b
    my dr. requires it.
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  • kberlyabkberlyab

    In the state of IL they require it. So if I didn't have a HIV test then I was going to have to fill out paper work. 

    So I say just do it. 

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  • Blairy823Blairy823 member
    I had it done. I knew I probably didn't have it but I wanted to be sure for the baby. I figure if I knew I didn't have it then I didn't have anything to be worried or scared about.
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  • mfieldmfield
    I had it done for DD, but not this time.  I guess I didn't see the need this time (or before really).  Maybe I should have...but I don't feel guilty for not.
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  • tripleninetriplenine member
    Do you know your Sig Other's history? there is always the slight chance that Babys daddy could;ve passed it onto you and then onto baby
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  • Hip2BsquareHip2Bsquare
    Well if they are going to draw the blood for other tests than it's very convenient to simply do another test then and there. You might as well!
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