Description

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 person's 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.

Fasting not required