Give me blood screening info

[Kard63]

What should someone have tested before starting their porn career ?

[BigRod]

Blood Pressure...don't want talent dying on You

[Kard63]

C'mon. I wanna stunt cock.

[The Heron]

Get your iq tested

[sniperwolf]

Originally Posted by BigRod

Blood Pressure...don't want talent dying on You

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

The AIM Foundation pretty much sets the standard for the industry:

Link to http://www.aim-med.org

Here is some info from their site:

If you're new to the adult film industry this is what you need to do before you start working:

*Get your blood tested for:
HIV (by PCR DNA)
syphilis (an RPR test)

*Get your urine tested for:
gonorrhea (by ultra-sensitive DNA amplification)
chlamydia (by ultra-sensitive DNA amplification)

*View the PORN 101 video which is available to take home and is also displayed in a condensed version at AIM Healthcare. Also pick up a copy of the Responsibilities of Performers list to help make your job easier.

*Every month get re-tested for gonorrhea, chlamydia and HIV.

Get a genital exam:
If you're a woman:
Get a pelvic exam that includes an evaluation for herpes, genital warts and the following tests:
PAP smear (thin-prep with reflex HPV)
vaginal culture for bacterial vaginosis
vaginal culture for trichomonas

If you're a man:
Get a genital exam that includes an evaluation for herpes and genital warts.

Get your blood tested for Hepatitis A, B & C.
(If your test comes back negative, it is highly recommended that you get vaccinated for Hepatitis A & B. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C).

Get a skin test for tuberculosis.

Every six months:
women should have a genital exam with a PAP smear
men should have a genital exam
both men and women should be re-tested for syphilis

*This item is a mandatory industry requirements that you must do before your first shoot

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