The tests that are most commonly ordered cannot detect HIV infection. The complete blood count (CBC) measures your red and white blood cell numbers as well as hemoglobin and other numbers.

Will a regular blood test show HIV?

Almost 90 percent of Americans say they would be comfortable being tested for HIV as part of routine medical examinations. But routine blood tests—or pap tests that are part of routine gynecological exams—do not automatically include a test for HIV.

What does full haemogram test detect?

A Haemogram test (HMG), also known as a complete blood test, is a group of tests performed on a patient by taking a sample of his or her blood. The test involves a broad screening of a patient's blood to check for any signs of disease or infection in the body.