Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Duly filled Consent form for HIV testing & Pre-test counselling (Form 10 & 10A) is mandatory.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: CMIA

Comment: As per NACO guidelines, HIV test is performed by 3 different methods if positive.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 2 hrs

Usage: HIV virus causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). EIA is a screening test for HIV infection with a sensitivity of >99.9%. As per NACO guidelines, all reactive samples are tested by three different methods prior to release of report. All reactive results must be confirmed with a Western Blot Test.

Specialty: Physician

Disease: AIDS

Components: Includes detection of HIV 1 p24 Antigen and HIV 1 Antobodies (Group M and O) and HIV 2 and HIV (I&II) SCREENING

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: Duly filled Consent form for HIV testing & Pre-test counselling (Form 10 & 10A) is mandatory.