Wednesday, December 28, 2011

I was wondering if when you are admitted to the ICU and blood is taken, do they always test it for HIV/AIDS

I was wondering if when you are admitted to the ICU and blood is taken, do they always test it for HIV/AIDS?
I was recently in a car accident, admitted to ICU and my blood was tested for drugs and alcohol. I have heard that whenever blood is taken at a hospital that they are required to test it for all variations of Hepititis and HIV/AIDS. I was wondering if this is true and if the hospital is required to inform you if you test positive for any of the above.
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1 :
They may do a Hepatitis panel if they suspect if the condition is present based on lab findings such as your liver enzymes. HIV testing still requires written permission. No health care agency can perform HIV testing without written consent.
2 :
they cant test for aids without signed consent form from patient,so no,they dont routinely test.
3 :
No that is not true. Hospitals have to inform you if they are going to test you for communicable diseases like Hepatitis or HIV/AIDS...most states require your consent for these tests unless a hospital employee was exposed to your blood or body fluids (i.e.: got stuck with a needle used on you or your blood got splashed in their eye, etc...). If they did test you for these...which I doubt...They are obligated to give you the results. It is standard for hospitals to test your drug & alchohol levels if you are involved in a car accident. It's called a toxicology screen.
4 :
yes, all blood is checked for i think all std's. if they find you have one of these you would definetely be informed
5 :
No that is not true. In most cases, you have to give written premission ( usually sign a paper of some sort) to allow your blood to be tested for HIV/AIDS. And if they find something they should let you know so that you can seek treatment. Talk to the ER Dr that admitted you. Good Luck!!!!
6 :
Call your hospital and find out what their requirement is on testing for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis in the emergency room. When I was admitted to the emergency room, my blood was tested for HIV and I wasn't ever asked unless it was included in the papers they had me sign when I was admitted.
7 :
no only if itÂ´s necesary for clinical suspicion of aids, i mean clinical manifestation of aids

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