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sfbestsuited:
I am HIV positive and want to know what should my Doctor be testing for. I know T Cells and Viral Load is 2 things.
I had to move to Indiana from San Diego and it seems that I used to have my blood tested for more then 2 things when I was in San Diego(I just don't know what.)..
Can someone help me and give me some ideas so I can tell him when I go back?
Thank you,
Jim G.
J.R.E.:
Hello Jim,
This site has a great lesson on the blood tests that will be required. It also gives an excellant explanation of those test.
Click here for that lesson> https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/understanding-lab-work-blood-tests
I think you will find this quite helpful
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CD4- A measure if how strong the immune system is( the higher the better)
CD4 (percentage)--Tells about the same, but is more reliable without as much variability
CBC--(complete blood count)/ white blood cells,red cells,and platelets
Chemical profile-- Over 20 tests assessing: sugar, kidney, liver, electrolytes, and nutrition.
Amylase/Lipase-- Assess for inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitus)