HIV test for medical exam

[STEPHnRIA 2]

Im not judging anyone. But lets say the test came out positive, what is the next step? Waiver?

[Ban Hammer 13,293]

Im not judging anyone. But lets say the test came out positive, what is the next step? Waiver?

that would be about the only option.

[saunders 0]

Is there anyone here who test themselves first for HIV before having their medical exam at SLMEC? If you did? where did you have it here in the Philippines and how much? I want to be sure that i will be ok with my medical exam. Any help from my kababayan's is very much appreciated.

before HIV testing, mag pa ELISA test ka muna.Its only Php500.

[Jose Rizal 1]

Im not judging anyone. But lets say the test came out positive, what is the next step? Waiver?

that would be about the only option.

So far this is the best that I can find on the net. Hope this somewhat helps.

http://www.nationalimmigrationproject.org/.../2004hivmanual/

[rheanick 42]

I just googled this info: http://www.ukcoalition.org/HIV-Test/2583.htm

KABILAKAT NG PAMILYANG PILIPINO FOUNDATION INC.

Address: 93 Cambridge St. Cubao 1109 Quezon City, MM

Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm

(Counseling on STI/STD, Pre & Post Testing HIV-AIDS)

To check out the fee, you may want to call first:

Tel. # 637-7179, 637-7183

or: UP-PGH Medical Center laboratory

Is there anyone here who test themselves first for HIV before having their medical exam at SLMEC? If you did? where did you have it here in the Philippines and how much? I want to be sure that i will be ok with my medical exam. Any help from my kababayan's is very much appreciated.

Edited December 8, 2008 by rheanick

[Jose Rizal 1]

Below are other links regarding HIV and immigration/travel to the US. It's not exactly exciting news but it's best that you are informed as well. If having a pre-test should lessen your apprehensions, costs of testing should be the least of your concerns. What is more important are the ramifications afterwards if proven positive and the next steps involved in coping.

http://www.actupny.org/actions/Immigration.html

http://www.gmhc.org/policy/federal/travel_rule_p1.html

http://www.catf.net/IMMIGRATION_AND_HIV.htm

http://www.google.com/search?q=us+would+be...amp;startPage=1

http://www.google.com/search?q=waiver+of+w...amp;startPage=1

[Jose Rizal 1]

I found a good resource:

http://www.teenfad.ph/needhelp.php?id=3

[Jose Rizal 1]

Im not judging anyone. But lets say the test came out positive, what is the next step? Waiver?

If positive migrating to the US should be the least of the concerns because a waiver is next to impossible. (See the links I've posted earlier.) Second, coping up should have more weight as HIV/AIDS is incurable at the moment. And while it may be true that meds are available for treatment for the accelaration of HIV to full-blown AIDS, needless to say they don't come in cheap.

But I again do pray that yours is only an unwarranted concern and eventually everything would be fine.

Edited December 8, 2008 by Jose Rizal

[STEPHnRIA 2]

Im not judging anyone. But lets say the test came out positive, what is the next step? Waiver?

If positive migrating to the US should be the least of the concerns because a waiver is next to impossible. (See the links I've posted earlier.) Second, coping up should have more weight as HIV/AIDS is incurable at the moment. And while it may be true that meds are available for treatment for the accelaration of HIV to full-blown AIDS, needless to say they don't come in cheap.

But I again do pray that yours is only an unwarranted concern and eventually everything would be fine.

I know a story wherein she was tested HIV positive at SLEC. But then again, it was the USC fiancee who gave it to her. So a waiver is still impossible?

[PingLocalHostess 1]

Hmmm how can she know that its not her that gave HIV to the USC fiancee? *just a thought*

[Jose Rizal 1]

Im not judging anyone. But lets say the test came out positive, what is the next step? Waiver?

If positive migrating to the US should be the least of the concerns because a waiver is next to impossible. (See the links I've posted earlier.) Second, coping up should have more weight as HIV/AIDS is incurable at the moment. And while it may be true that meds are available for treatment for the accelaration of HIV to full-blown AIDS, needless to say they don't come in cheap.

But I again do pray that yours is only an unwarranted concern and eventually everything would be fine.

I know a story wherein she was tested HIV positive at SLEC. But then again, it was the USC fiancee who gave it to her. So a waiver is still impossible?

I only mentioned that that it is next to impossible meaning that there is still a possibility of getting a waiver no matter how slim the chances are. But given the situation, one should set first priorities as this is a life threatening disease which is incurable. One must assess the next steps involved which includes what medical precautions or procedures are necessary and guidance on how to cope with your life with HIV/AIDS. These two transcend not only the initial aim of migrating but even transcend the relationship itself. And while this may be sad, it does not mean that the relationship should end at this end. In fact it should strengthen the relationship albeit it has its own set of drawbacks which are for lack of a better term rather complicated.

[Jose Rizal 1]

Hmmm how can she know that its not her that gave HIV to the USC fiancee? *just a thought*

This is a matter both fiancees should deal with. As to who gave what to who becomes moot if found positive. What is important is the fact that at least one is positive and the other on may as well be positive too for HIV. The next steps for dealing with life with HIV should be taken seriously.

[PingLocalHostess 1]

Emotions aside, there is no reason to pursue K1? As the foreign fiance will not be allowed to enter US? Ive read the links posted above... but im wondering if theres ever a case where they allowed a waiver.

[Jose Rizal 1]

Emotions aside, there is no reason to pursue K1? As the foreign fiance will not be allowed to enter US? Ive read the links posted above... but im wondering if theres ever a case where they allowed a waiver.

If indeed there was a such case, the fact remains the same - you still have HIV and it is incurable and you have to deal with it - K1 or no K1.

[maritoni 3]

Im not judging anyone. But lets say the test came out positive, what is the next step? Waiver?

If positive migrating to the US should be the least of the concerns because a waiver is next to impossible. (See the links I've posted earlier.) Second, coping up should have more weight as HIV/AIDS is incurable at the moment. And while it may be true that meds are available for treatment for the accelaration of HIV to full-blown AIDS, needless to say they don't come in cheap.

But I again do pray that yours is only an unwarranted concern and eventually everything would be fine.

I know a story wherein she was tested HIV positive at SLEC. But then again, it was the USC fiancee who gave it to her. So a waiver is still impossible?

regarding your question here's an answer....

http://www.immigrationequality.org/template.php?pageid=177