In all likelyhood you won't be allowed donate blood if you are at risk of HIV infection and answer the lengthy IBTS [broken link removed] honestly. It's also quite irresponsible to take the risk of infecting others (including the IBTS staff) by attempting to donate blood in such a situation just to get a free blood test.If you don't want to have to tell fibs then give blood as they will test it for HIV and let you know if the results are bad.
From Control of Communicable Diseases 2000
Most persons infected with HIV develop detectable antibodies within 1-3 months after infection.
Irish Health.com
A person's blood is tested for the disease-fighting proteins (antibodies) to HIV. Two types of antibody tests — ELISA and Western Blot — are used to identify HIV infection. Saliva and urine can also be tested for HIV. A person who is tested for HIV should also receive counselling from a trained HIV/AIDS specialist. In Ireland, many people are routinely tested for AIDS when applying for life assurance.
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