HIV I And II Test In Nagpur - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs has made HIV I and II test more convenient by offering substantial discounts, eliminating the necessity for in-person visits to laboratories or hospitals. Using their user-friendly app or website, you can easily schedule a preferred appointment. A certified phlebotomist will come to your home to collect a blood sample, utilizing advanced tools to pinpoint the exact vein. Your test results will be delivered to your email within a few hours. You can have complete confidence in the accuracy of the results since PharmEasy's team of highly skilled technicians use the latest diagnostic advancements and machines.

Your doctor has the option to request one of three distinct tests for HIV diagnosis. These tests are as follows:

• Nucleic acid (NAT) test: This test can detect HIV RNA, the genetic material within HIV, and can also determine the viral load in your bloodstream.
• Antigen/antibody test: Dual-function antigen/antibody tests look for markers of the virus rather than the virus itself, distinguishing them from the NAT test.
• Antibody tests: This test assesses the presence of HIV antibodies.

The cost of an HIV test may fluctuate for various reasons. However, the typical price for an HIV test at PharmEasy in Nagpur is in the range of INR 315 to INR 769. If you're interested, you can also compare HIV test prices in other major Indian cities.

If you are displaying signs that suggest an HIV-1 infection, this test may be required. Initial symptoms can be similar to those of the flu, including fever, cough, a sore throat, skin rashes, a runny or stuffy nose, muscle and joint discomfort, diarrhoea, or a headache. You may also want to consider undergoing this test if you've had unprotected sexual intercourse and want to ascertain your HIV status.

You don't need to make any particular preparations for an HIV test. If there are any specific instructions to follow, PharmEasy Labs will provide you with advance notice.

During the HIV I & II Test

To undergo an HIV I and II test, the fundamental step is to draw a blood sample from a vein in your arm using a sterile needle. PharmEasy's phlebotomists utilize vein-detection tools to expedite the process of vein location.

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