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HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODIES, SCREENING TEST Test in Chennai

  • Special Instruction

    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.

  • Parameters covered

    1
  • Report Frequency

    Sample Daily by 11 am; Report Same day

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₹530.00

Price applicable for Home Collection orders only.

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.

Parameters

  • 1. Index Value

HIV 1 & 2 Antibodies Test in Chennai

To successfully handle any concerns, stop the spread of illness, diagnose infections early, and start treatment as soon as possible, get tested for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies in Chennai.

Who All are Eligible for This Test?

  • A recent HIV infection can be diagnosed using the p24 antigen test eleven days to one month after exposure.

  • An HIV-1 and 2 antibody test verifies and differentiates between HIV types after a positive p24 test.

  • Every year, people between the ages of 13 and 64 are encouraged to get tested for HIV.

  • Before, during, and after pregnancy, testing is essential for low birth weight babies, nursing moms, and newborns.

  • For those who have previously been diagnosed with HIV, it is imperative to follow up on an earlier diagnosis.

Why Take HIV Early Detection Test in Chennai?

  • Early detection affects survival, long-term health improvement, and effective illness surveillance.

  • When it comes to HIV detection, the advanced combination test performs better.

  • It's essential for lowering HIV infection-related morbidity.

What are The Benefits of This Test?

  • Carried out for disease surveillance purposes and in high-risk exposure settings.

  • A quicker and more precise diagnosis compared with earlier HIV testing methods.











 

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