HIV I and II Test in Noida - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs offers the HIV I and II test in Noida, along with 500 other diagnostic tests. You will get many benefits, like in-home sample collection, if you get the tests done with PharmEasy. The samples will be collected from your home by a phlebotomist, and there is no need to visit a diagnostic centre. The labs are fully automated and barcoded with the latest technology, preparing accurate and precise results. The reports are generated in a timely manner and sent to the registered email address so you can get immediate medical attention.

The pathologists and technicians are experts in their field. The phlebotomists draw the blood in an efficient and safe manner, following safety protocols. They also have the latest equipment, like the vein finder device, a unique tool that locates the best vein in the forearm to draw blood from.

The HIV I and II test is comprehensive and includes the following:

• HIV I and II antibody test: after exposure to HIV, the body will start to form antibodies in 2 to 8 weeks. The HIV antibody test checks the levels of antibodies in the bloodstream.
• HIV I and II antigen and antibody test: the levels of p24 antigen, which stimulates the production of antibodies, are measured, and then the levels of antibodies are tested
• NAT: NAT or nucleic acid test checks the bloodstream for HIV RNA, which is the primary genetic material of the HIV virus

Organ donors, pregnant women in the first trimester, or women who are trying to get pregnant should do the HIV I and II test. The test is also important for sexually active gay and bisexual men.

Some symptoms that indicate an HIV infection are:

• Oral thrush
• Swelling in the lymph nodes
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Exhaustion
• Groin sores

The doctor will also prescribe an HIV test if you have any risk of developing HIV. The risk factors are:

• Multiple sexual partners
• Any sexually transmitted disease
• Sharing needles or syringes  
• A blood transfusion with an infected person
• If your partner has HIV, you are at risk
• If the mother has HIV, the infant is at risk

No preparation has to be made before the HIV I and II test.

During the HIV I and II Test

Opt for the home sample collection service when you book the HIV test. A phlebotomist will be assigned who will arrive at your house to collect the sample at a specified date and time. The blood is drawn in an extremely hygienic manner, using sterilised needles and gloves that are disposed of after use. The samples are carefully stored in barcoded vials, kept in cooling containers, and safely transported to the lab.