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[chessboxin]

On another note, walang testing for men with regards to HPV (genital warts) and HSV (herpes). Visual examination lang talaga siya ng doctor.

 

 

Recommended testing for men:

 

HIV (regular)

Syphilis (regular)

Hepatitis B (regular)

Gonnorhea and Chlamydia (only when there are symptoms)

 

I am not sure with Gonnorhea & Chlamydia but the other three are all available at the Manila Social Hygiene Clinic beside SM San Lazaro.

 

HIV and Syphilis are free of charge while Hepa B costs 100 pesos.

 

I personally recommend testing at 6th week post exposure and 12th week post exposure.

[omegared]

HIV result ng ELISA, a screening test ibig sabihin pag "negative" or "non reactive", the same lang yun.

[rafaelferrer]

I just had my blood test and my Lymphocyte count was only 17...the average reference is 22-40 ..im worried because of what i read in the net...am I HIV positive?

please help

[omegared]

Blood counts are usually, with little variations reported like this:

 

WBC

RBC

Hb

Hct

MCH

MCV

MCHC

RDW

Platelets

Differential

Segs

Bands

Lymphocytes

Monocytes

Basophils

Eosinohils

 

We don't usually request absolute lymphocyte counts, so the lymphocyte count reported is only a percentage of the number of white cells seen in the microscope. So 11 means 11% of cells seen are lymphocytes. Absolute lymphocyte count can instead be calculated if that's what you are interested to know.

 

So to answer your question, wala kang HIV as far as these test are concerned, this test is not designed to detect if you have HIV or not, go have an HIV ELISA done if you have risk factors for HIV, and if positive they will automatically do a confirmatory test, usually Western Blot, if that is positive, may HIV ka.

Edited June 1, 2011 by omegared

[rafaelferrer]

so sir ,this means my 17 low count doesnt mean anything?

my lymphocyte counte from last last month was 35 then it became 20 last month then 17 this month

the bracket was 22>40

also i checked the net ,the decrease in lymphocyte means an infection or HIV....is there any other reason why there might be a sudden drop in my count...thanks

 

Blood counts are usually, with little variations reported like this:

 

WBC

RBC

Hb

Hct

MCH

MCV

MCHC

RDW

Platelets

Differential

Segs

Bands

Lymphocytes

Monocytes

Basophils

Eosinohils

 

We don't usually request absolute lymphocyte counts, so the lymphocyte count reported is only a percentage of the number of white cells seen in the microscope. So 11 means 11% of cells seen are lymphocytes. Absolute lymphocyte count can instead be calculated if that's what you are interested to know.

 

So to answer your question, wala kang HIV as far as these test are concerned, this test is not designed to detect if you have HIV or not, go have an HIV ELISA done if you have risk factors for HIV, and if positive they will automatically do a confirmatory test, usually Western Blot, if that is positive, may HIV ka.

[omegared]

Lots of things can cause lymphocyte counts to decrease not necessarily infection, the differential is verrrryyyy lonnnggggg. Hematologic, rheumatologic, lab error, metabolic diseases, neoplastic, infections, if you are worried about HIV, get tested for it.

[rafaelferrer]

Lots of things can cause lymphocyte counts to decrease not necessarily infection, the differential is verrrryyyy lonnnggggg. Hematologic, rheumatologic, lab error, metabolic diseases, neoplastic, infections, if you are worried about HIV, get tested for it.

 

are you a doctor sir? who specializes in such cases?

 

anyway so from the details i told you..it means the decrease in my lymphocytic count to 17 which is below normal doesnt guarantee that im hiv positive..am i correct?

 

where can i have an HIV test? and where,...i live in makati area

 

is there any free hiv testing facilities?

 

also can we but HIV testing kits in mercury drugs...cause in the states theres one available ...i saw it on the net\

 

please answer all..thanks

[omegared]

PM kita, just check it out.

[rafaelferrer]

PM kita, just check it out.

 

are you sure? i dont get you message...how can you say that i dont have...please elaborate..thank you

i read something in the net ...quote :

A low normal to low absolute lymphocyte concentration is associated with increased rates of infection after surgery or trauma.

 

One basis for low T cell lymphocytes occurs when the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects and destroys T cells (specifically, the CD4⁺ subgroup of T lymphocytes). Without the key defense that these T cells provide, the body becomes susceptible to opportunistic infections that otherwise would not affect healthy people. The extent of HIV progression is typically determined by measuring the percentage of CD4⁺ T cells in the patient's blood. The effects of other viruses or lymphocyte disorders can also often be estimated by counting the numbers of lymphocytes present in the blood.

 

it states here that the reason of decrease in lymphocyte cells is the cause of HIV

[romyg]

are you a doctor sir? who specializes in such cases?

 

anyway so from the details i told you..it means the decrease in my lymphocytic count to 17 which is below normal doesnt guarantee that im hiv positive..am i correct?

 

where can i have an HIV test? and where,...i live in makati area

 

is there any free hiv testing facilities?

 

also can we but HIV testing kits in mercury drugs...cause in the states theres one available ...i saw it on the net\

 

please answer all..thanks

 

No you can not buy HIV testing kits from mercury drugstore or any drug store for that matter. Also not all medical laboratory centers offer the test...there are only some laboratory accredited by the department of health to do the testing. do not worry. everything is confidential and lab personnel are trained to be discreet. if you turn out to be positive have your test confirmed by the confirmatory testing in san lazaro hospital

[Don Carleone]

hi, where can i have myself tested? can you please recommend a discrete clinic? thank you

[rafaelferrer]

No you can not buy HIV testing kits from mercury drugstore or any drug store for that matter. Also not all medical laboratory centers offer the test...there are only some laboratory accredited by the department of health to do the testing. do not worry. everything is confidential and lab personnel are trained to be discreet. if you turn out to be positive have your test confirmed by the confirmatory testing in san lazaro hospital

 

if you check yourself to be positive...what then? you tell the doctor? what will he tell you?thanks

[chessboxin]

I just had my blood test and my Lymphocyte count was only 17...the average reference is 22-40 ..im worried because of what i read in the net...am I HIV positive?

please help

 

First thing to ask is if you have had a valid exposure in the past. If you never had unprotected vaginal and anal sex, its impossible for you to have gotten HIV.

 

Second in the existence of previous unprotected sex, the only way to determine if you have HIV is through an HIV test.

 

HIV is difficult to transmit from woman to man but highly possible, hence HIV positive people are predominantly homosexuals.

[otitismedia]

First thing to ask is if you have had a valid exposure in the past. If you never had unprotected vaginal and anal sex, its impossible for you to have gotten HIV.

 

Second in the existence of previous unprotected sex, the only way to determine if you have HIV is through an HIV test.

 

HIV is difficult to transmit from woman to man but highly possible, hence HIV positive people are predominantly homosexuals.

 

why is it difficult to transmit HIV from woman to man ? are there any medical proof or study pertaining to these. Just curious... TIA !

[romyg]

if you check yourself to be positive...what then? you tell the doctor? what will he tell you?thanks

 

if you tested positive, you have two options, one enroll yourself in the HIV registry of the department of health, there you will be counseled on what to do and i believe will give you antiretroviral therapy (hiv treastment) and i think for free. the second option is for you to consult with a private doctor, infectous disease specialist who will tell you what to do. either way the department of health still need your information