The HIV Test (AIDS Test) is a blood test that screens for HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection.
HIV Test cost in Pune is Rs.600 at Pathofast Lab. HIV Test is also called AIDS Test, STD Test, or rapid HIV Test
The test can detect the virus as early as 6 weeks and should be done by people who are sexually active, before marriage, and during pregnancy
.Doctors commonly advise it to help diagnose symptoms such as persistent fever, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, and swollen lymph nodes, which can be indicative of HIV infection
Book the HIV Test online in Pune with Pathofast Lab, with home sample collection near you.
An HIV Test detects the HIV infection.
An HIV Test tells if your blood shows signs of the HIV infection
The test provides a result of either reactive or non-reactive. A reactive result means that you may have the HIV infection, but further testing is required for confirmation and to rule out a false-positive.
A non-reactive result means that you do not show any signs of the virus. Repeat teting is usually advised after 3 months, in case of recent exposures.
The HIV Test report is adequate for pre-employment and pre-marital blood tests, as well as before surgeries.
Purpose of test | Detects HIV infection presence. |
Intended for | All genders (Age 13+) |
Commonly done for | Detects HIV infection. |
Fasting Required | No |
Total Tests | 1 |
Doctor's Prescription Required | No |
Reports Available By | PDF available through Watsapp,Email and Hardcopy(on request) |
Other Names | AIDS Test, STD Test |
An HIV Test is conducted by collecting a blood sample from the patient, with all necessary containers provided at the lab, and the reports are then sent to them via WhatsApp after the sample is processed in the lab.
Pathofast Lab in Pune,Camp is centrally located and offers home sample collection services in all parts of Pune City for HIV Test.
2nd Floor, Manisha Terrace, 411001, Moledina Rd, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
You can get the HIV Test with home sample collection at any of our service areas locations, including Jangli Maharaj Nagar, Ravet, Viman Nagar, Shastrinagar, Yerawada, NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa, Camp, Aundh, Baner, Dattwadi, Undri, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Kalyani Nagar, Koregaon Park, Sadashiv Peth with home sample collection. You need to book an appointment for home sample collection.
You can visit one of our centers. You can walk in at any time to our centers, without the need to book an appointment. HIV Testing near you, is advantagous as it reduces sample transport and travel time.
HIV Test price varies in different areas of Pune, depending on the distance of the location from our lab center.Sample collection cost may be free or upto Rs.200 depending on the area of Pune
HIV Test cost in Pune starts at Rs.600.
Select the nearest location from the dropdown, to estimate the total cost of HIV Test for your area in Pune. HIV Report price starting at 600 is very affordable for 4th generation tests.
The HIV Test is intended for high-risk individuals and sexually active people.
The report includes a single line item, that mentions a result as - reactive or non-reactive
.Both HIV p24 antigens and HIV-antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 are tested.
A single result is provided
A reactive result does not mean that you are HIV positive, but that further testing should be done, as something in your blood has reacted to the test reagents. This could be HIV virus/antibodies, or could also be due to false positives. For confirmation a fresh sample is required. You will be asked for a second sample, on another day, and a different test method will be used. If both results are reactive - you will be given a result of 'positive'. You will be asked to get your partner tested as well as do HIV RNA PCR test for final confirmation. Please note that the cost of repeat testing is not included in the test cost and you will have to pay seperately for every subsequent test
HIV Test is a type of STD Test. If you are testing yourself for HIV, it may be prudent to consider getting other STD tests done. These include Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis and Herpes Tests
HIV Test is also a part of various antenatal profiles (tests done before pregnancy). You can find below our antenatal tests package, and consider getting it done, in case you are pregnant.
HIV Test is also advised before hospitalization or any major surgery and as such you can get it done together with any of our Preoperative test panels, which also include tests like CBC,and clotting and bleeding tests
HIV-1-RNA Detection Test | Rs. 4950 |
HIV 1 Viral load Test | Rs. 4100 |
HIV-2-RNA Test | Rs. 5500 |
CD8 Count Test | Rs. 2600 |
CD4 Lymphocyte Cell Count | Rs. 2600 |
Preoperative Tests | Rs. 1650 |
Fever Panel Extensive | Rs. 12500 |
Antenatal Tests Package | Rs. 2640 |
Surgical Preoperative Package | Rs. 3630 |
STD Screening Tests | Rs. 4999 |
STD Panel Basic Test - Complete STI Blood Tests | Rs. 1999 |
HIV Early Detect - STD Panel Test | Rs. 5999 |
Premarital Health Checkup Package | Rs. 1299 |
Yearly Check Up Package | Rs. 3999 |
Normal Range | Age |
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* | >= 0 years upto 6 months |
Non-reactive | >= 6 months |
Normal Range | Age |
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* | >= 0 years upto 6 months |
Non-reactive | >= 6 months |
If your HIV Test result is 'reactive' don't panic. Reactive does not mean positive. It only means that there is a possiblity of an HIV infection and that you need to get retested with a fresh sample.
If your HIV test result is confirmed as 'positive' it is important to get your partner tested. Secondly, you should visit and infectious disease specialist for further guidance and treatment.
Reactive means that something in your sample has reacted with the test reagents. This does not mean that you are HIV positive. A reactive result means that there is a possibility of an HIV infection, but a retest is required for confirmation.
An Indeterminate result may be seen in some cases, where the test does not produce an accurate output. In such cases you are required to get retested by an alternative method.
When an HIV Test report returns abnormal, it is crucial to consult the right type of healthcare specialist.The most appropriate professional to visit would be an infectious disease specialist, who has expertise in managing and treating HIV/AIDS
Additionally a specialist in sexually transmitted diseases (STD)
A false negative result in case of an HIV test means a test that is negative, despite the patient being infected with HIV..A false negative test is possible in the early stages of HIV (upto 40-45 days), when the levels of the viral antigen or antibodies are too low to be detected by most tests.
A false positive HIV test is when a patient who is not infected with HIV, has a positive test result..False positives are possible in patients who have recently received live viral vaccines for other viruses, those who are immuno-compromised, or in some autoimmune diseases.
Most laboratories will not report a single test as positive, unless the finding is confirmed on another sample using a different test method.
A negative HIV Test does not rule out other infections.Read more about getting an STD Test in Pune
Each STD test looks for a specific virus or pathogen and has nothing to do with the others.
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Patients have expressed immense satisfaction with Pathofast Lab for the HIV Test .They trust this lab for its accurate, reliable, and quick reports
The lab's commitment to delivering precise results in a timely manner has made it a preferred choice for those seeking an AIDS Test in Pune.Many have shared positive experiences, highlighting the lab's professionalism and the peace of mind that comes with knowing their health is in good hands
With a price of just Rs 600, Pathofast Lab continues to build a strong reputation for excellence in STD testing.