That was how the counselor explained the results of my latest HIV test and she said it in an almost nonchalant manner that you would think I'd just had my eyes examined by a impersonal optometrist. Even my green-grocer would show more excitement trying to vendor his freshest produce.
Anyway, as many of you know that this was not a routine test since I had one in May last year. This time however, I was persuaded by a friend who wanted to have herself tested but was too afraid to go in alone. So I decided to do it again but not anonymously. She arranged it all and we did it at a private clinic-lab in Paragon. Classy joint really with great cappuccino.
I think there is a lot of misunderstanding floating around with regards to HIV testing. But to be honest, while the anxiety is normal, those taking the blood could be rather cold. Still, if you think about it, they might probably be doing so to remove the possible ramifications of the tests. It is like any normal time at the polyclinic when you have to get blood taken. So they may purposely doing so to make you feel like its really not a big deal going for a HIV test.
Some people would rather not know if they do have it or not and so stay away from these tests but I feel that is being a little irresponsible especially if you continue to be sexually active. Besides, with all sorts of viral mutations these days - from birds, cows, swines - who is to know if the darn virus has not mutated to survive a journey through the air or via transmission through another third party?
You just can't be too safe these days. Viruses rule the world. Hell, we can't even find a cure for the influenza (common cold)!
Just be safe, and check yourselves up regularly.
Missus Singapore out!
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