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HIV Comprehensive Panel Test Cost & Procedure

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HIV Comprehensive Panel

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This test is done to diagnose HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus). In this test, the Highly prudent HIV-1/HIV-2 enzyme is tested.

Why is this test done?

This test is done by examining the blood products of HIV patients. This test is one of the most accurate tests to detect HIV. Most doctors recommend this test when the initial tests are positive. It resorts for the detection of any HIV.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

This is a type of two types: HIV-1 and HIV-2. It is a constituent of the Lentivirus family of Retroviridae and causes AIDS(Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).

Modes of transmission 

  • Sexual Contact
  • Blood products by infected
  • Mothers to infant
  • Transfer of vaginal Fluid
  • Transfer of Semen

This test is exclusively done to detect the type of infection caused to the patient.

In this test, Western Blot Test is accomplished.

Symptoms of HIV

  • Diarrhea
  • Dry Cough
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Rashes on skin
  • Memory loss
  • Depression
  • Neurological Disorder
  • Weight Loss

Various Tests for the Detection of HIV

There are three tests done to detect HIV

  • Antibody Tests
  • Nucleic Acid Tests
  • Antigen/Antibody Test

How is HIV Tested?

The first test that is performed is Antigen/Antibody Test. If this test is positive, then lab tests are recommended.

HIV tests are usually precise and are confirmed soon.

Western Blot Test

This is done exclusively to confirm the diagnosis of HIV. This is done on a blood sample. In this test, HIV antibodies are detected in the blood sample. The blood proteins are separated, and then the antibodies of HIV are detected. It is even more reliable and is generally done to reconfirm ELISA. These test sites do not look for the infection; it sees the antibodies of a specific disease. Antigens are substances that help in releasing antibodies by the immune system.

What happens in this test?

This test is done by using gel electrophoresis. It identifies proteins by their size and length. The proteins are kept over blotting paper made of nitrocellulose. After this, an enzyme is put into it. It shows color change if the infection antibody is present.

Procedure

It is a Blood test.

  • The needle is inserted, and blood is withdrawn
  • This sample is now sent for examination

What is the Cost of HIV Comprehensive Panel 

The average price for Human Immuno Virus (HIV) Comprehensive Panel test is seen to differ from one center to another. The price range is said to be between INR 1500 to INR 5600 in Delhi, India.

Test Type HIV Comprehensive Panel
Includes

Human Immuno Virus (HIV) Comprehensive Panel Test (HIV/Aids)

Preparation
Reporting

Within 24 hours*

Test Price ₹ 2250 ₹ 4500
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ

There are regular blood tests that cannot detect presence of the HIV in patient’s body. Only when an individual has been performing the specialized tests about locating the HIV antigens and the antibodies at the right time of the HIV disease for its accurate diagnosis.

There are different types of the HIV tests including the following;

  • Antibody Tests
  • Antigen/Antibody Tests
  • Nucleic Acid Tests (NAT)

The Antibody tests also tend to look for the antibodies to the HIV in an individual’s blood or the oral fluid. Moreover, the antibody tests could take around 23 to about 90 days for detection of HIV after the significant exposure.

The different causes for high CD4 count include the following:

  • Infection
  • Medications
  • Chronic Conditions 

Leukocytosis is a term that describes the increase in the absolute CD4 count, while the leukopenia results in the decreased count.

The CD4 T lymphocytes (also called the CD4 cells) help coordinate the immune response by stimulating other immune cells, such as macrophages, B lymphocytes (B cells), and CD8 T lymphocytes (CD8 cells), to further fight infection.

The CDC, in general recommends that everyone that are present between age of 13 and 64 should further get tested for the HIV infection at least once. There are different people with particular risk factors enabling a more often testing process.

The rapid antigen/antibody test that is done with the blood from post a finger stick would usually be able to detect the HIV infection with about 18 to 90 days post the exposure has happened. The antigen/antibody lab test generally uses the blood from the vein would usually detect the HIV infection in 18 to 45 days after the exposure has occurred. While, the nucleic acid test (NAT) usually detects the HIV in about 10 to 33 days post the exposure.

You could get yourself tested for HIV Comprehensive Panel at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. We would be happy to assist you in getting your sample by trained staff and technicians.

Yes, everybody is eligible for a FREE Home Sample Collection for HIV Comprehensive Panel Test from Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. Our trained phlebotomist would draw your sample from the convenience of your home. We also provide online support and would send your reports digitally on your phone through whatsapp as well.

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