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?

I do practice safe sex and I do use condoms for everything that i do..... My qeustion is not regarding my behavior, just my right to get tested for nasties at the 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.

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.

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.

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