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HIV Early Detect - STD Panel Test: Understanding HIV and its Early Detection

  • What is HIV

    HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a viral infection that spreads through sexual contact, blood transfusion and shared needle use. It weakens the body's immune system and the patient eventually is infected by other germs.

  • How is HIV Diagnosed?

    HIV is diagnosed using blood tests like the HIV Test, which checks for HIV antibodies, and the HIV-1-RNA Detection Test, which looks for the virus itself.

  • When to do HIV Tests?

    The test should be done if you were exposed to blood or body fluids of someone who had HIV, or if you had an unknown blood transfusion, or if you have multiple partners as a precaution.

  • How is HIV treated?

    HIV is treated with antiretroviral therapy to control the multiplication of the virus and reduce the total viral load, while protecting against other infections.

Do this panel of tests if you have any of the following symptoms :

  • Unexplained Weight Loss

    Losing weight quickly without a good cause.

  • Frequent Fevers or Sweats

    Having a lot of fevers or night sweats are signs of a chronic infection, including HIV.

  • Swollen Lymph Nodes

    If parts of your body like the neck or armpits have swollen glands, it could mean that your body is fighting some kind of an infection

  • Recurring Infections

    Getting sick often with infections could mean a viral infection is weakening your immunity.

  • Fatigue

    Feeling constantly exhausted in combination with any of the other symptoms is a sign of HIV.

List of tests included in the HIV Test Package

Name How It Helps
HIV p24 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies
Contains 1 tests including : HIV p24 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies
  1. Detects both HIV virus and antibodies
HIV-1-RNA Detection (Qualitative)
Contains 1 tests including : HIV-1-RNA Detection (Qualitative)
  1. Detects smallest amounts of HIV virus by leveraging the PCR technology
Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear
Contains 22 tests including : Hemoglobin,Total RBC Count,Hematocrit,Mean Corpuscular Volume,Mean Corpuscular Hb,Mean Corpuscular Hb Concentration
  1. Helps to give a picture of your overall health

List of Eligibility Criteria for the HIV Test Package

  • People at risk of HIV

    Homosexual men, or those with multiple sexual partners should consider getting tested

  • Blood donors

    If you are planning to donate blood and are unsure of your status, consider getting tested

  • Pregnant women

    Pregnant women are advised to get tested for HIV to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus.

Summary

  • What is the cost of HIV Test Package in Pune?

    The cost of HIV Test Panel in Pune is Rs. 5999.0, at Pathofast Lab.

  • What type of sample is necessary for First Positive HIV Test?

    Fast Detection HIV Test needs and Blood Sample

  • In how much time will the reports be ready for HIV Test Package?

    All the HIV Test Panel reports will be ready after 1 days.

  • What are the normal ranges for different tests in the First Positive HIV Test?

    Please refer to the table of Normal Ranges below.

  • Is home sample collection available for Fast Detection HIV Test?

    Yes, home sample collection is available for HIV Test Package various areas of Pune.

How to prepare for the Fast Detection HIV Test?

Before getting these tests, you should be aware of important pre-test guidelines. These include whether or not to fast, which medicines you can take and what foods to avoid.

The following table illustrates important preparation guidelines for the HIV Test Package

Table of preparation guidelines and pre-test information for HIV Test Panel

Precautions Details
At what time should the test be done? The test can be done at any time of the day.
Can I eat before the test? Yes, you can eat anything you like before the test. Fasting is not necessary for this test.
Which medicines can affect the test results? The test results may be affected by medicines like . If you are taking these medications, please inform the lab.
Which foods can affect the test results? These tests are not affected by foods.
Other instructions to be followed before the test?

List of normal ranges of the tests in HIV Test Panel?

The following list shows the normal ranges of the different tests included in First Positive HIV Test.

  • HIV p24 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies

    Non-reactive
    Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here

  • HIV-1-RNA Detection (Qualitative)

    Target Not Detected
    Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here

  • Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear

    • Men :
      • Hemoglobin:13-16
      • White Cells:4000-11000
      • Platelets:150000-450000
    • Women :
      • Hemoglobin:12-15
      • White Cells:4000-11000
      • Platelets:150000-450000

    Please view the detailed list of ranges at Here

How long do the reports take for Fast Detection HIV Test?

All the HIV Test Package reports will be ready after 1 days..

The table below lists the time taken by individual reports in the HIV Test Panel

Table of time taken by different tests in the First Positive HIV Test

Report Name How Long It Takes
HIV p24 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies 1 days
HIV-1-RNA Detection (Qualitative) 1 days
Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear 1 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Virus can be detected as early as 12 days after infection by the RNA test. Even so, it may be possible that the virus is not detectable at that stage, and hence we recommend retesting after 1 month.

A positive HIV Test means that HIV antibodies or antigens were detected in the blood, suggesting that you may have been exposed to the virus.

The RNA detection test can detect as low as 100 copies of the virus. This is a very low amount of virus, and is seen in very early stages

The RNA test for HIV is very accurate in that it can detect the smallest amounts of the HIV virus, as early as 12 days. However the report will include a disclaimer that you should repeat the test after 1 month for best results.

The most common form of HIV is the HIV-1 strain, this is most common in Asia and across the world. The HIV-1-RNA test in this panel of tests, will detect this strain. It will not detect HIV-2 , which is far less common.

Why Choose Pathofast for HIV Early Detect - STD Panel Test

Pathofast Lab in Pune, is the best lab in Pune for accurate and reliable blood tests. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the HIV Early Detect - STD Panel Test in various areas of Pune.

You can be assured of quality service and timely and accurate reports

Home Sample Collection is Available for HIV Early Detect - STD Panel Test at the following locations in Pune :

  • 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