HIV-1/2 Antigen and Antibodies Test, Fourth Generation, with Reflexes

HIV-1/2 Antigen and Antibodies Test, a 4th generation test, is designed as an aid to diagnose HIV-1/HIV-2 infection including primary HIV1 infection.

HIV infection is transmitted by sex and by sharing needles, although not curable it is manageable with medication. HIV weakens a persons immune system and may lead to AIDS.

Blood antibodies to HIV ½ implies that immune system has been previously exposed to it.

Current guidelines suggest that everyone should get a HIV test at least once.

Preparation: Fasting is not necessary for this test.