HIV Blood Test at Home - Book Test at Low Cost

What is HIV?

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. This virus has 2 main types which cause infection in humans and further, several subtypes and strains.  

Prolonged and untreated HIV infection can lead to AIDS, which stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. 

AIDS is chronic and there is no cure for AIDS. AIDS is progressive and fatal too. However, treatment with certain drugs can prevent development of AIDS due to HIV infection. 

There are 2 main types of HIV that cause infection in human population:

• HIV 1
• HIV 2

Among HIV 1, Group M is the most prevalent type and in HIV 2, Groups A and D are the most prevalent types.

The progression of HIV - 2 is slower as compared to HIV-1. 

What are the symptoms of HIV/AIDS?

Symptoms of HIV infection depend on the stage of infection:

Stage 1- Infection stage

This stage is also called as primary HIV infection. In this stage, the virus takes entry into the body and replicates rapidly. 

The symptoms in this stage are acute flu-like symptoms such as the following:

• Fever
• Headache
• Sore throat 
• Rashes after some days of infection
• Fatigue
• Muscle pain
• Ulcers 

Stage 2- Asymptomatic stage

This stage is also called as Clinical Latency Stage as there are no symptoms in this stage. 

The virus in this stage continues to weaken the immune system of the infected individual without producing any symptoms. 

HIV attacks CD4 cells and hamper immune responses of the host. 

This stage lasts for about 8 years to 10 years on an average. 

These people help in transmission of HIV to uninfected people as they are asymptomatic and don’t know that they have HIV infection.

Stage 3- Symptomatic stage

This stage is reached when the immune system is hampered to an extent where symptoms start showing in the individual. 

Initially, the symptoms are mild but they worsen with time. 

This stage also paves way for opportunistic infections, which worsen the condition. Examples of opportunistic infections: TB, Sarcoma, PCP, etc.

Stage 4 – AIDS

As mentioned earlier, prolonged and untreated HIV infection can lead to AIDS. 

People who have AIDS are severely immune-compromised. 

The complications arise due this immune-compromised state of the individual, due to which even minor infections become fatal. 

How is HIV transmitted?

HIV is transmitted through coming in contact with body fluids from an infected person, such as the following:

• Blood
• Semen
• Wound exudates
• Breast milk
• Vaginal secretions 

It is unlikely that HIV gets transmitted through droplets from sneezing or coughing.

HIV is not transmitted unless body fluids are exchanged between an infected and an uninfected person.

Is it possible to get HIV test at home?

At Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre, the provision of home visit for blood test is free of any additional cost.

What is the procedure for getting HIV test at home?

Procedure for blood home collection for HIV test:

Book an appointment for home blood test-

• You can call on the following numbers to book free home sample collection:
  • 011-47-444-444
  • 011-47-333-333
  • 9811067479
  • 9810183948
• Provide your name, blood test name, a time slot that suits you and your address at the time of booking, for smooth conduct of the procedure.
• After your booking is confirmed, a phlebotomist will visit your home for blood test sample collection.

Blood test sample collection from home/ home visit for blood test sample collection – 

• The phlebotomist will sanitize area on your arm for blood sample collection. 
• He will collect required amount of blood from a vein using a needle.
• After blood sample is collected at your home, it is transported to the lab for testing.
• All safety precautions are taken during at home blood sample collection and during transportation of sample to the lab. 
• After testing, the test report is available within 24 hours of sample collection.
• Test report is available digitally too; you can download from your email or website.

What are the benefits of getting at-home HIV test?

• Home testing saves time
• Home testing saves effort
• Makes it more convenient for patients
• Home sample collection reduces the risk of getting infections
• Brings diagnostics to your doorsteps

Why should Ganesh diagnostic and Imaging Centre be your preference?

• NABH and NABL Accreditations – serve as a proof of excellent service and care to its patients.
• Laboratories equipped with top-notch equipment.
• Pathology testing is operational 24x7, 365days. Hence, patients can rely upon Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre at any time for service.
• Free home sample collection aids the patients in getting tests done at the comfort of their homes.
• Reports are available within 24 hours of sample collection.
• Reports are available digitally too.
• Reports are 100% accurate.
• Currently giving FLAT 50% OFF on many tests.
• Tests are reasonably priced, keeping patient’s welfare and affordability in mind.
• A team of skilled and professional radiologists, pathologists and technicians.