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Getting Married in Puerto Rico? Don’t Forget Your Blood Tests!
Q: Hello, and please help, my fiancée and I are getting married in Puerto Rico next month. We just found out that one of the requirements for getting married is to get tested. We are worried we are going to run out of time, I think we need some kind of a doctor’s exam, and […]
What Drugs Does a Hair Follicle Test Screen For?
Q: Hello, I was recently informed that I need to take a hair drug test before I can be hired for a new job. I don’t use any illegal drugs, but about two months ago my doctor prescribed me some painkillers for a small accident I was in. Is this something I should be worried […]
How Far Back Can a Hair Follicle Test Detect Drug Usage?
I have a job interview coming up and a friend of mine who works there said they do hair follicle drug testing before they hire you. I’m not much of a drug user, but I did partake a while ago at a party I was at. Is this something I should be worried about? How […]
How Do You Get HIV?
Hi, I’ve heard a lot of people talk about different ways of getting HIV, and frankly it’s beginning to seem a little scary. Is it true that if you have sex with someone who has it, you’re guaranteed to get it also? What about oral sex? What is the risk of transmission? I guess overall […]
When to Test for HIV
Q. I have spent all morning researching and I am still confused about when to test for HIV. Some websites say to take the HIV test at six weeks, and others say six months. A. This is one of those posts that I like to start off by saying “you are not the only one.” […]
Tests For HIV
Q: Tests for HIV, why so many? I am in Philadelphia area and I have been looking at the options for my HIV test, there are so many how do I choose? A: As covered in a previous submission, there are multiple tests for HIV. If you have questions about which test you should be […]
How to Test for Herpes
Q: I just got a call from my ex-girlfriend and she seems to think that I gave her genital herpes. I have never had an outbreak so of course I told her that it was not me, but I was her last partner and she says that she has only had sex with one other […]
HIV Testing New York – What to Expect
I live in Manhattan, NY and recently visited my doctor for a regular check up. When I was there he asked if I would like a test for HIV! Why would he ask? Do I have symptoms of HIV or the appearance of someone who has it? He said it’s just standard practice for doctors, […]
Symptoms of HIV?
Q: I had unprotected sex with a girl about a month ago and have been worried that I have HIV ever since. I started feeling sick a little after it happened and everywhere I look it says I have symptoms of HIV! I am extremely nervous now and I don’t know what to do, please […]
How to Test for HIV
Q: I know that it’s the safe and responsible thing to do, but I never exactly knew how to test for HIV. Could you elaborate/explain the process for me? Thanks! A: Many people are confused when it comes to how to test for HIV. There are a variety of ways to do it, and each […]
