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HIV I & II, Serum by EIA

Also known as: HIV screening

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed. Results are strictly confidential.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

This test checks for antibodies (and antigen) against HIV-1 and HIV-2. It is a confidential screening test. Early detection allows treatment that keeps people healthy for a normal lifespan.

Why is this test done?

  • HIV screening
  • Before surgery or in pregnancy
  • After possible exposure

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Often no symptoms
  • Long-lasting fever or weight loss
  • Repeated infections

Normal range

Result Non-reactive

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

A reactive result must be confirmed with further tests before diagnosis.

Common reasons
  • HIV infection

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. HIV results are kept strictly confidential and shared only with you.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed. Results are strictly confidential.

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