HIV 1 & 2 Antibody Test Overview

The HIV 1 and 2 confirmation test is used to detect and confirm the presence of HIV antibodies in your body. Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is a sexually transmitted disease that’s also transferable from a mother to a child if the mother has HIV. The HIV 1 and 2 confirmation tests not only detect the presence of HIV antibodies but also help doctors differentiate the type of antibodies present in the body. Based on this confirmation, doctors can recommend a treatment course to patients. Given HIV is incurable, doctors generally recommend medications and lifestyle changes to help manage the condition.

Why Is An HIV 1 & 2 Antibody Test Prescribed?

An HIV 1 and 2 antibody test is prescribed by doctors to ensure patients are not carrying HIV infections. The test can be prescribed when certain symptoms are present or just as a regular screening test. It is commonly used as a screening test to women who are pregnant to understand their HIV status and check the risk of disease transfer from mother to child. The symptoms that warrant doctors to prescribe an HIV 1 and 2 antibodies confirmatory test are as follows:

Sudden weight loss
Skin rashes
Fever
Swelling of lymph glands
Sores inside the mouth
Diarrhea
Fatigue that won’t wear off
Night sweats

Components of An HIV 1 & 2 Antibody Test

The results of HIV 1 and 2 antibody tests are reported as positive / negative / indeterminate since it is a screening test.

Procedure and Prerequisites

The HIV 1 and 2 antibody test is performed as a simple blood test. A sample is drawn from the veins in the forearm of the patient or a prick from their fingertips. There are no prerequisites patients need to follow for this test.

HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODIES, CONFIRMATORY in Pathanamthitta

H0161

Daily

No Special Preparation Required

24 Hours

₹3,630

Parameters

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