Question: STD/HIV test vs drug test

[jb2000]

Anyone know with blood test for hiv/std whether they'll be looking for drugs as well? thanks!

[JoshLandaleXXX]

I can only speak for the UK but no.. they only look for what they need to look for.

The swabs are sent off for culture analysis, and the bloods/urine go to the labs for testing. They don't look for anything other than STD's.

[Leather69]

I'm fairly certain that they only test for what your doctor requests. I'm in brisbane, and always have a look at the pathology request form. Besides it's between you and your doctor - when in doubt ask him/her.

[jb2000]

Thank you both for the reply!

I'd imagined they have to let you know/declare beforehand otherwise, wouldn't they? Anyway, it's good to clear that up...thanks again

[cageyone]

They stealth tested me without my permission. In fact I told them NO!!! They can do whatever they want with it once you let them swab you or jab you with a needle. Sorry to burst the bubble.

[Alphapig]

Any testing in UK at least is done by informed consent; especially sexual health related ones, any other tests done would potentially lead to criminial charges against the person completing the test.

[bjbottom]

I was tested for HIV/STDs and drugs without my permission in the US in 1992 but special circumstances existed. I pulled out an IV in the emergency room after being brought in for an overdose. The HIV/STD testing was due to my blood getting on medical personnel, and the drug testing was because I slipped into a coma and they needed to know what I was on to provide the correct treatment.

[bbzh]

Unfortunately the gap between what is legal and what actually occurs is wider than we'd like to think.

Expect the worst and hope for the best.