Was i wrong to ask for a hep c test at the std clinic?

I know that I can lead a high risk lifestyle, and the last time i went to the std clinic in calgary, they would not give me a hep c test. She basically told me that i dont qualify to be tested and that the test cost a lot of money. I jsut want to make sure that i am good to go, and felt that it was wayyyyyyy off to have to argue with a nurse at a clinic about getting tested!





I am just really happy that i am a bit older, and not really young because i would have just said cool, i aint got nothin to worry about 10 yrs ago.....WRONG!!!!





I pushed for the test and got it... it was negitive, but i am due for another exam and well, should i have to argue for another test?





I have been with muliple partners, protected, and yes a few have had jail house tattoos...... what should i do?

Was i wrong to ask for a hep c test at the std clinic?
Getting tested frequently is not a way to prevent getting sick. Things like HPV, Herpes, AIDS, Hep-C have no cure. If you know you are doing things that are high risk for this, why do you continue to do them? Take care of yourself.
Reply:if your going to participate in high risk behavior, i would get a real doctor. the clinics are good for a couple of mornign after pills and a hiv test, but they wont monitor or feel the need to mke sure your healthy like a real doctor would.
Reply:I just read on a website a couple of days ago, that anyone can ask for a Hep C test, no questions asked.





No, you shouldnt have to argue to get it.
Reply:change your lifestyle


Unless you look at risking it an adventure.


Remember it only takes once and then your screwed for life and chances are if you have a child it may be passed to the child.





So in simple steps change your lifestyle and your associates if there ais a risk to your safety.





Just my opinion