On RITM-ARG CD4 Test

Hi there,

Good day! First and foremost, I would like to thank Project Red Ribbon in behalf of all the HIV postive here in the Philippines. The devotion you have showed to people living with HIV is unparalleled. 

I have been positive since November 2013, since I have received my false positive result. I have officially been diagnosed last February 2014. My treatment hub is at Klinika Bernardo in Cubao QC.  I have been taking my ARVs since then, namely Lamivudine-Zidovudine and Effavirenz. Thank God I have already get used to the effects of Effavirenz. The road wasn't easy, but I have learned to live with this condition and taking things positively.

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Email 511: CD4 Went Down After 1 Year

Hi pozzie pinoy my initial cd4 count for  6months is 220 after my aniversary naging 197count nag worried ako bkt nagka ganito ang count ko..

jim

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Email 505: "Immunocompromised" and Life Expectancy

Hi, Pozziepinoy!

Just want to ask something. If a poz started his ARV's above CD4 of 300, never had any infectious diseases, is complete with his vaccinations, no hepatitis, regularly exercises, no vices, eats right, gets enough sleep and now has undetectable virus load and a CD4 of 700+, can he still be considered immunocompromised? And regarding the life expectancy of a Filipino poz under treatment, do you have any info about this? What's the age of the longest living Filipino poz so far?

Positively Positve,
Squidmarked

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Email 499: On CD4 Scheduling

sir can i ask kz the 1st time i have my cd4 is sept 9 the dr advise me to be back after 6 mos but march 9 falls on sunday does it necessarily mean to b back on the exact date?what shall i have to bring in ritm for my 2nd cd4 count. tnx.

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Email 489: Free CD4 Test?

Good day,

Is the CD4 Count in RITM-ARG still free? Is it free regardless if I am a PhilHealth member or not or if I'm from other treatment hubs?

Thank you for your response.

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Email 473: HIV Questions!

Hey,

Thank you for the blog.

Please forgive me for my questions I might be asking too much.

I got my test last week through makati med and unfortunately this time the results took longer. They did not tell me that its for the confirmation test or western blot but I am taking it as it is. So I am just waiting for them to call me to officially pronounce me as the walking dead. 😄 sorry too much TV. I am not depressed but no matter how much I condition myself I still fear why is coming.

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Email 420: Confused and Needs Help!

Hi.

im newly diagnose last nov. Sa totoo lang im so depress pero right now i feel ok na. . Marami pa din tanong sa isip ko. Until now di pa din ako ng papatest ng cd4 ko sa alabang kasi baka may bayad.  Wala ako idea. Tapos sa med. Di ko alam ko paano or magkano magagastos ko. Im so confused. Help naman po. 

Salamat. 

TRANSLATION

Hi.
 I’m newly diagnosed with HIV last November. To be honest, I am so depressed but right now, I feel ok. I think a lot. Up to now, I haven;t taken the CD4 test in Alabang because of the fee. I have no idea. Then the medicines. I don’t know what or how much would they cost me. I’m so confused. Please help me.

Thank you.  

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Email 410: Free CD4 Test in RITM-ARG?

hi,

im here to ask something, last april 2013, when all my requirements going abroad is ready, suddenly my HIV test became reactive..
the test was from san lazaro hospital (DOH) . im planning to have a cd4 test at ritm alabang, with my results in the said hospital, am i valuable to have a free cd4 test?

thank you so much

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi there.

Thank you for your email.

With your confirmatory test result, you can be enrolled in any hub. If you want free lab tests including the CD4 test, you need to enrol in RITM and subject yourself with the different tests there. If you are enrolled in other hubs, you won't qualify for the free CD4 test in RITM-ARG.

I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

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ADVISORY: New Schedule of CD4 Test in RITM-ARG

ADVISORY

Please be advised that the

NEW CD4 Testing Schedule 

at

RITM-ARG

is from

8:30 - 9:30 am

starting

November 4, 2013

This advisory 

is approved by

Dr. Rossana Ditangco

Head, RITM-ARG

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Email 700: CD4 Test in RITM-ARG

Hi Pozziepinoy,

I just have few inquiries regarding RITM-ARG. Do I need to pay for my CD4 checking (lab tests). I had my last check up last January, and base sa diniscuss sakin last time, I need to pay 3k just to have the succeeding lab exam (CD4 monitoring) but nabasa ko somewhere in your blog na ginawa na nilang free yung checking ng cd4 cells kahit hindi ka pa nag ARVs. I hope you could enlighten me on this one.. Ayoko kasing masayang yung pagpunta ko sa hub tapos hindi pala ako makakapag pa lab exam. 

Thank you very much.

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Email 695: Schedule of RITM-ARG?

Is RITM-ARG open on saturdays? I need to have CD4 test. what's the meaning of ARG

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi.

Thank you for your email.

Like all government HIV/AIDS Treatment hubs, RITM-ARG is closed on weekends and holidays.

By the way, ARG stands for AIDS Research Group.

I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

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Email 674: CD4 in RITM-ARG

Hi! 

Good morning. 

Do we have CD4 Test Count done every weekend at RITG-ARG? I still don't have my comfirmatory result yet, but my doctor gave me a slip/recommendation. Apparently, I can't afford the cost of it at Medical City. How much will I pay if I have thru RITM? Will the recommendation of my doctor be enough for me to avail of the test or are there any other documents that I have to present? What time can I go there for the test if ever?
I haven't enrolled myself yet at the Hub since I haven't talked to my doctor yet and request for transfer but that's what I am planning to do. For the time being, I just need to have the test done so that I can start taking ARV for faster recovery. Hope you'll be able to assist me with my concern.

Appreciate your help towards us who are in need.

Thank you and more power!

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Email 640: PGH-SAGIP as Hub of Choice

Hi,

2 months ako nadiagnose ako na HIV+. Until now hindi pa din ako pumupunta sa RITM dahil sa work ko and sobrang layo sa totoo lang naiisip ko from NORTH to SOUTH ng Metro.Gusto ko na talaga malaman ang CD4 ko. Tanong  ko lang pozzie kung pwede sa PGH-Sagip na lang ako pumunta ipakita ko yung results ng test ko galing sa RITM satellite clinic? 

Thanks!
XXX

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Email l 637: Want a CD4 Test Even When negative!

Hi Pozziepinoy. 

Pwede po ba at paano makaka pacheck ng CD4 kahit negative ang hiv test result? Thanks po.

TRANSLATION

Hi Pozziepinoy.

Is it possible and how can I check my CD4 even though my HIv test result is negative?

Thank you.

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Email 630: CD4 Test Result in PGH-SAGIP

Hi Sir,

Good Day!

We are one of your blogs avid reader. Thank you very much for the very informative blog!
My brother is a HIV+ patient, he had the CD4 Test at Sagip PGH last Aug 28, 2013.
May we know when would be the result be released? if after one month and still not yet released, May we know where can we follow-up it?
Hoping for your soonest reply.

Best Regards,
XXX

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Email 596: CD4 and VL Tests?

May tanung lang po ako pozziepinoy san po ba ako pweding mag patest ng cd4 ko at viral load. From caloocan po ang lugar ko

ladylord

TRANSLATION

I have a questions Pozziepinoy. Where can I take the CD4 and viral load test? I am from Caloocan.

ladylord

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Email 587: Sick and Waiting for Confirmatory Result

Gud am guys! 

I have a question. I dont have yet my confirmatory test, pwede ba ako pmunta sa mga treatment hub for my cd4 counts and some test. Gusto ko kc sa PGH kc mas malapit sakin. Please advise guys tnx. Am sick right now.thank you

selfpitty

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Email 508: CD4 Test in San Lazaro Hospital

Hi,

ask ko lng kung free pa ang cd4 count sa SLH as of this writing. And how much I need to pay if it case its not free anymore. Will I pay less because I'm Philheath member? im been working for 6 years  as regular employee so up to date ang payment ko sa philheath ko.

thanks

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Email 486: Manila HIV and AIDS Treatment Hubs

Hi,

Thanks for answering my first inquiry. I would like to ask some more questions:

1. I plan to get a second opinion, is that advisable?

2. Is there any other place where I can take the CD4 test and other tests aside from RITM Alabang? Do they have like a branch or satellite office where I can take the test? (I'm from the province up north that is why its a big obstacle for me to be there before 7AM).

Thanks and more power,

M

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Email 485: Confused New PLHIV

Hi,

I live in the Philippines and I was referred to RITM Alabang for CD4 examination and other test. I would  
just like to know:

1. When are they open? (day and time they can accommodate me)

2. How long does the test(s) take?

3. Is the CD4 test for free? If not, how much does it cost?

4. Are the other test for free? if not, how much does it cost per test?

Hope you can help me as I'm a bit confused right now.

Thanks!

M

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