HIV Test

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HIV Test (Rapid HIV Test)

HIV test is done to confirm the HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies present in the blood. It also helps in differentiating HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in specimens of serum, which show reactive results with third and fourth generation HIV serologic assays. This test is not a screening test used to detect HIV infection.

Qualitative HIV test report meaning

HIV test is performed on a sample of blood to measure the level of HIV-1 Antibodies and HIV 2 Antibodies in the blood. It is performed as an early HIV Infection testing and also during the treatment and after the treatment of HIV Infection.

• Qualitative HIV Test For early detection of HIV Virus
• Must-Do HIV Test Twice In A Year
• Doctor Prescription Not Required
• Person’s Proper Identity Will Be Verified As-per Govt Mandatory Rule
• Fast HIV Test Result. Same-Day Reporting

What does HIV 1 and 2 antibody measure?

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is found in AIDS patients, AIDS-related complex patients, and those persons who are at high risk of getting affected by AIDS. HIV can be transmitted by sexual contact, exposure to blood or blood products of AIDS-infected patients or transfer of infection from AIDS-infected mother to the fetus.

Most of the cases of HIV-2 infected patients are seen in West Africa, and it is detected in patients who had sexual contact with people of that geographic region. These viruses have the same morphology, overall genomic structure, and ability to cause infection. 

When the patient gets infected with the virus, the virus attacks the immune system called CD4 and combines with antibodies to use them for making many copies inside the body of the patient by replication. During the first few weeks of infection, the amount of virus present and the level of p24 antigen in the blood become very high.

After another 2-8 weeks, these increased levels fall as the body of the infected patient starts producing antibodies against the antigen of the virus. The HIV antibody can be detected in the patient’s blood via tests. The tests should be performed because after some time both the levels of antigen and antibody in the blood falls.

This will make the detection of virus infection difficult as the initial infection may have been resolved and you may not get a positive result against the infection.

The patients who fall under the risk of HIV-1 or HIV-2 infection are screened for HIV-1 or HIV-2 antigen or antibody screening test.

Why are HIV 1 and 2 antibodies done?

• To confirm HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies
• To differentiate HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in specimens of serum that show reactive results with third and fourth generation HIV serologic assays

Serum HIV Test

Note:

• Overnight fasting is not required
• Doctor’s prescription may be verified if previously diagnosed
• The normal test results may vary depending on treatment, health history, etc.
• Ideal for adult male and female
• Home visit collection facility not available for this test
• Antibodies can take 23 to 90 days to detect HIV infection after an exposure.

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