HIV Test in Purnia
HIV Test in Purnia
- HIV Test in Purnia is done at Maurya Labs Purnea, Bihar to check for the HIV infection in the blood
- No special preparation is required for HIV Test
- HIV Test in Purnia at Maurya Labs checks for both antigens and antibodies against HIV Virus
What is HIV test ?
HIV Test in Purnia at Maurya Labs is done to check for infection in the blood due to HIV virus. HIV targets the body’s immune system. In doing so it can weaken the immunity system. A weakened immune system is prone to attack by foreign bodies like viruses and bacteria. This can make a person infected with multiple diseases. When left untreated, it can cause a person to acquire AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). There is no possible cure for AIDS till now. The best option is to observe safe practices and get screened for HIV 1 & 2. HIV Test in Purnea at Maurya Labs detects both P24 antigen and antibodies against HIV 1 & 2.
Reported Parameters
- Normal – Non-Reactive
All The Questions that you might have
- What is HIV Test ?
- What does the HIV 1&2 test measure?
- Why should I do the HIV 1&2 test?
- How is the HIV 1&2 test done?
HIV targets the body’s immune system. In doing so it can weaken the immunity system. A weakened immune system is prone to attack by foreign bodies like viruses and bacteria. This can make a person infected with multiple diseases. When left untreated, it can cause a person to acquire AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). There is no possible cure for AIDS till now. The best option is to observe safe practices and get screened for HIV 1 & 2. HIV test detects both P24 antigen and antibodies against HIV 1 & 2.
HIV 1 & 2 test measures the p24 antigen and anti-bodies against the HIV 1 & 2 Virus
There are some cases in which frequent testing may be essential at least once a year. This includes cases in which a patient is at a higher risk of getting HIV. The following risk factors increase the chances of a person getting HIV:
- Having several sexual partners
- Having unprotected sex with someone who may be HIV positive
- Injection of drugs with a needle or syringe which has been used on someone else.
- Having tuberculosis, hepatitis or a sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis or herpes.
- Being a sex worker
- Having sex with a partner who has a history of any of the above.
HIV test at Maurya Labs Purnea is done to check for any infection in the blood due to HIV virus. It is also done as a part of pre-surgery or pre-anaesthesia tests.
