Human Immunodeficiency Virus I And II (HIV) In Thane- Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs utilizes modern technology and experienced technicians with over 30 years of experience to generate quick and accurate results. Once you have booked an HIV I and II test, a trained phlebotomist will visit you at the time slot you select to collect your blood sample with an organized and sterilized kit. They use a vein finder device to find the right vein to draw blood from. The sample is then analyzed at the lab, and test reports are generated on fully automated and barcoded machines and sent to you by email after careful review by experienced pathologists. If you book through the PharmEasy app, you can also avail of various offers and discounts and save time and money.

PharmEasy Labs offers a complete HIV package you can choose from. It includes:

• HIV Antibody screening tests: A rapid test, it checks for a protein that is produced by the body between 2 to 8 weeks of contracting the infection.
• Antigen/antibody combination test: When the immune system is exposed to the HIV virus, antigens activate the system, which then produces antibodies in response. This test checks for the presence of HIV antigens and antibodies in the blood.
• HIV I and II nucleic acid test (NAT): Also known as the RNA test, it detects the amount of HIV viral load present in the blood. This test is generally not used for screening and is recommended only when a person is at a high risk of HIV or shows early signs of an infection. The test effectively diagnoses an HIV infection after 10 days of contracting it.

Your doctor may recommend you to undergo an HIV I and II test if he/she suspects that you may have been exposed to the virus. The test also forms a part of a routine checkup during the first trimester of pregnancy or when someone is donating blood. The test may also be advised if early signs and symptoms of the infection are noticed - nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, fatigue, oral thrush, sores in the groin, trouble swallowing, swollen lymph nodes, etc.

You don’t need any special preparation to undergo the HIV I and II test as it does not require the patient to fast. PharmEasy Labs will notify you in advance if any special instructions need to be followed.

During the HIV I and II Test

Once you have booked your HIV I and II test on the PharmEasy website or app, a phlebotomist will be assigned. They will arrive at your registered address and collect the sample from you at your chosen time slot. You do not need to physically visit any lab, hospital or diagnostic centre to drop off your sample.