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How Are You Keeping Up With Your HIV Doc Visits And Labs During The Virus?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Seattle, WA

I see my HIV doc every four months on the average, and have labs taken just before each appointment. I will be due for an appointment and getting my labs done soon. From what I understand our medical center and hospital the docs are having virtual appointments with patients. Haven't discussed getting labs with him. Kind of nervous to go into the hospital or medical center even masked up! The medical center uses LabCorp, which I think have their own labs scattered around where you can your… read more

April 12, 2020
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A myHIVteam Member

Can you have labs done in a smaller location like a labquest or can the send someone to the house and then you can have a telemedicine visit with your doctor to discuss ?

May 6, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I have been getting my latest appointment over the phone because my labs were done ahead of time.

April 29, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I’m fortunate, I had my bloods and appointment just a couple of weeks before lockdown here, and collected my usual 6-month supply of ARVs. Hope everyone is doing ok though with their regime, stay safe and well.

April 25, 2020 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

There's no need to worry there Michael. There will be a treatment and a test I do believe within this year.with the global community working on the vaccine I really believe we should see one by next year. I do believe he's right in that it will get worse in countries like Africa. 😔

April 21, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

My next labs are in 4 weeks

April 14, 2020

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