HIV I And II Test in Mumbai - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs offers the HIV I and II tests at affordable rates, along with a host of other tests. One of the country’s premium diagnostic service providers, the tests can be done from the comfort of your home using the home sample collection facility. Once the booking is done, the sample will be collected from your home, and you do not have to travel to a diagnostic centre. To ensure accuracy, the samples are analysed by fully automated machines that have the latest technology.

PharmEasy Labs has an efficient and expert team of phlebotomists and pathologists who have more than 25 years of experience in the field. The test reports are cross-verified by technicians before it is sent to the registered email address. The reports are generated in a speedy manner so timely medical action can be taken.

The HIV I and II test is comprehensive and includes these tests:

• HIV I and II antibody test: 2 to 8 weeks after exposure to the virus, the body starts to produce antibodies to fight off HIV. This test checks the presence of antibodies in the bloodstream.
• HIV I and II antigen/antibody test: This dual test checks the blood for antigens as well as antibodies. People infected with HIV have the antigen p24 present in their blood. This test will first check for this antigen, then antibodies.
• HIV I and II Nucleic Acid Test (NAT): The Nucleic Acid Test checks the blood for HIV RNA. This is the genetic material found in HIV.

The cost of an HIV test can vary depending on various factors. Nevertheless, the typical price for an HIV test at PharmEasy in Mumbai ranges from INR 315 to INR 769. Feel free to compare HIV test prices in different major Indian cities below.

If there has been an exposure to the virus, the doctor will prescribe the HIV I and II test. This test is also done as a routine check for blood donors, first trimester of pregnancy, and women who are trying to get pregnant.

The symptoms of HIV are:

• Groin sores
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Diarrheoa 
• Oral thrush
• Swollen lymph nodes

There are no special preparations that have to be done before the HIV I and II test. There is no need to fast.

During the HIV I and II Test

After booking the test with PharmEasy Labs, a phlebotomist will be assigned who arrives at the specified location at the specified date and time to collect the sample. They use sterilized disposable needles and gloves, along with a Vein Finder device. The vein finder device is an essential tool as it helps them detect the best vein to draw blood from. The process is hygienic and safe.

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