Unfortunately, even with an undetectable viral load, people living with HIV are not eligible to donate blood, plasma, or organs. This applies regardless of how well-managed HIV is. Here's why the restrictions exist:
- Blood & plasma: Even when the viral load is too low to detect in standard tests, there's still a small Show Full Answer
Unfortunately, even with an undetectable viral load, people living with HIV are not eligible to donate blood, plasma, or organs. This applies regardless of how well-managed HIV is. Here's why the restrictions exist:
- Blood & plasma: Even when the viral load is too low to detect in standard tests, there's still a small risk of transmission through blood transfusions because larger amounts of blood are involved compared to sexual contact.
- Organs: HIV can exist in trace amounts in transplanted organs, particularly the kidneys, lungs, and liver — all commonly transplanted. Blood travels through organs, making transmission a real concern.
- Bone marrow: Similar risks apply here as well.
The priority is always protecting the safety of recipients, which is why these restrictions are in place even for those who are undetectable. That said, there are still meaningful ways to give back! Volunteering at or organizing blood drives, and advocating for HIV awareness, prevention, and testing are all powerful ways to make a difference in your community.
July 17
Even tho it's unreachable can a person still file charges
July 19
True, once u become poz, all donations of blood plasma n body parts disappears. Name goes in a national data base for infectious disease/HIV/AIDS Individuals. Non disclosure cud result in arrest if a company or sex partner chooses to press charges for non disclosure.
July 18
U mean undetectable right? And yes they still can if they find out u had it n didn't say anything.
July 19
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