HIV Test in Bangalore

Overview

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life threatening condition caused by the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body's ability to fight infection and disease.It can spread through sexual contact or blood or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breast-feeding. This test identifies both HIV 1 & HIV 2 antibodies in the blood using 3 different methods as per government guidelines.

Get tested for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies in Bangalore to detect infections early, halt the spread of illness, and begin treatment as soon as possible to effectively manage any issues.

Who All are Eligible for This Test?

Eleven days to one month following exposure, the p24 antigen test can be used to diagnose recent HIV infections.
Following a positive p24 test, an HIV-1 and 2 antibody test confirms and distinguishes between HIV types.
Individuals between the ages of 13 and 64 are urged to undergo routine HIV testing each year.
Testing is crucial for low birth weight babies, nursing mothers, and newborns before, during, and after pregnancy.
Following up on an earlier diagnosis of HIV is essential for those who have already been diagnosed.

Why Take HIV Early Detection Test in Bangalore?

Effective disease surveillance, long-term health improvement, and survival are all impacted by early detection.
This advanced combo test performs more accurately when it comes to HIV detection.
It's critical for reducing the morbidity associated with HIV infection.

What are The Benefits of this Test?

Conducted in high-risk exposure environments and for the purpose of disease surveillance.
More accurate and early diagnosis than previous HIV testing tests.

Pre-test Information

Duly filled Consent form for HIV testing & Pre-test counselling (Form 10 & 10A) is mandatory.HIV testing is not acceptable for children below 18 months of age.
Report Delivary

Sample Daily by 11 am; Report Same day
Code

S010
Category

N/A
Stability Room

8 hrs
Stability Refrigerator

1 week
Stability Frozen

4 weeks
Method

CMIA
Specimen

2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Duly filled Consent form for HIV testing & Pre-test counselling (Form 10 & 10A) is mandatory. *HIV testing is not acceptable for children below 18 months of age. *.
Usage

HIV virus causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). EIA is a screening test for HIV infection with a sensitivity of >99.9%. As per NACO guidelines, all reactive samples are tested by three different methods prior to release of report. All reactive results must be confirmed with a Western Blot Test. *HIV testing is not acceptable for children below 18 months of age. *

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HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODIES, SCREENING TEST Test in Bengaluru

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