HIV 1 & 2 ANTIBODY BY ELISA
🛡️ Gold Standard Screening📋 Test Specifications
- Report Availability: Same Day (if collected by 12 PM).
- Sample Required: Serum (Blood Sample).
- Methodology: ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay).
- Fasting Required: No.
- Confidentiality: 100% Assured.
What is the HIV ELISA Test?
This is a widely used screening test to detect antibodies produced by the body against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The ELISA method is known for its high sensitivity, making it an excellent first-line test to check for exposure.
If you have been exposed to HIV, your immune system produces antibodies to fight the virus. This test detects those antibodies. It is important to note that this test detects the body's response, not the virus itself directly.
Detects Both Variants
Our ELISA kit is designed to screen for both major types of the virus:
- HIV-1: The most common type globally.
- HIV-2: Less common, but important to rule out.
When Should You Take This Test?
You should consider testing if:
- You have had unprotected sex with a partner whose status is unknown.
- You want a routine sexual health checkup.
- You are planning a pregnancy (antenatal screening).
- You have had a needle-stick injury.
🔒 Private & Confidential
We respect your privacy. Reports are sent directly to your registered mobile/email in a password-protected format. No information is shared without your consent.
The Window Period (Important)
Note: It takes time for the body to produce enough antibodies to be detected by ELISA. This is called the Window Period.
Timeline:
• 2-4 Weeks: May be too early for ELISA (Risk of False Negative).
• 3 Months (90 days): This is the ideal time for a conclusive result. A negative result here is highly reliable.
Understanding Your Report
🟢 Non-Reactive (Negative)
No HIV antibodies were found. If you are past the window period (3 months since exposure), you are considered HIV negative.
🔴 Reactive (Positive)
This indicates that HIV antibodies may be present. However, this is not a final diagnosis. ELISA is a screening test and can sometimes give false positives due to other infections. All Reactive results must be confirmed by a Western Blot test.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No, you can eat and drink normally before giving the sample.
If the sample is collected in the morning, the report is usually generated by the evening of the same day.
No, it is a simple blood draw from the arm, similar to any routine blood test.
Disclaimer: A reactive ELISA result is a screening finding and must be confirmed by a confirmatory test (Western Blot) as per clinical guidelines.