Opponents of legalizing marijuana focus on risk to teens. DENVER/LOS ANGELES Opponents of legalizing marijuana in three western states are targeting mothers in a fight over ballot measures that for the first time could make recreational pot use legal in parts of the United States.
HIV/STD Reporting by Insurance Companies. Insurance companies can use the Notification of Positive HIV Status Form to report a positive HIV test. The purpose of this form is for insurance companies to report a positive HIV test for public health follow up by DSHS. Additionally, a processing fee of $25.00 must be paid to the DSHS fiscal department for this service. To obtain this form, call the DSHS TB/HIV/STD Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch at 512-533-3000.
Tests to tailor treatment. If you receive a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, several types of tests can help your doctor determine what stage of the disease you have. These tests include: 1  CD4 count. 2  CD4 cells are a type of white blood cell that's specifically targeted and destroyed by HIV. 3  Even if you have no symptoms, HIV infection progresses to AIDS when your CD4 count dips below 200. 4  Viral load.