HIV I And II Test In Kolkata - Price & Details

Since HIV takes time to make antibodies, noticeable effects and visible symptoms might not appear as soon as it is contracted. This is why the individual’s blood samples must be sent for an HIV I and II test as soon as possible. With PharmEasy’s seamless home sample collection services, you do not need to stand in long lines at diagnostic centres and hospitals and can take the test in the comfort of your home.

Once you book an HIV I and II test in Kolkata with PharmEasy, our expert and vaccinated phlebotomist visit your home in the scheduled time slot. All test samples are collected by following all safety and health precautions that are in place. After your blood samples have been collected, they are sent to PharmEasy’s certified labs for processing.

Our certified labs are fully equipped with automated and calibrated machines that are operated by PharmEasy’s expert lab technicians with over 30 years of experience. This helps ensure that you get access to reliable and precise test results. At PharmEasy, we strive to provide you access to the test results of your HIV I and II test in Kolkata as soon as possible. This will help you consult your healthcare provider for a diagnosis and start on a treatment plan if necessary.

The fluctuation in the cost of an HIV test is influenced by various factors. However, the usual price for an HIV test at PharmEasy in Kolkata is around INR 315 to INR 769. You can also compare HIV test prices in major Indian cities for a comprehensive understanding.

Healthcare professionals recommend those aged between 13 and 64 years get an HIV I and II test done at least once. It is also a part of regular health screenings and examinations and is ordered to ensure that you have not contracted an HIV infection. If you are at risk of HIV I and II or in close contact with anyone diagnosed with HIV, your doctor will order an HIV I and II test to ensure you are safe.

Since the HIV I and II test is a simple blood test, you are not required to fast or undergo any special preparation. In case you need to be mindful of some other activity, the PharmEasy lab will send you instructions and expert advice before your HIV I and II tests.

During the HIV I and II Test

PharmEasy assigns an expert and vaccinated phlebotomist to visit your home at the scheduled time and collect samples for the HIV I and II tests. Other than following all health and safety precautions, they use vein finders to precisely locate your veins and draw blood using sterilized and sealed syringes.

In laboratory HIV tests, Western Blot test and a few other tests:

The normal values, parameters, and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

HIV test results are reported as indeterminate, negative, or positive. To understand the result, it is essential to know about the window period. You cannot detect the virus immediately after the infection. The time from when the person is infected to when the infection can be detected is called the window period.

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Risks / Possible Complications

An HIV test is a typical blood test with few chances of complications. However, don’t delay in consulting your doctor if you experience:

• Continuous bleeding from the puncture site
• The needle-injured area of ​​the skin becomes swollen or painful

Limitations

• Test results may be affected by errors caused by machines or humans, leading to misinterpretation of the markers