Updated November 20, 2018.Your provider just ordered blood work and you’re gearing up to get it done. Here’s what you should know ahead of time to ensure a comfortable and easy draw.
Monitor Your Health Keep your doctor appointments. You’ll have blood drawn every few months, especially in your first year. These tests track your HIV viral load, which tells how well your HIV drugs are working, and your CD4 count, which shows how well your immune system responds to treatm...