This combined test detects both HIV-1/2 antibodies (IgM and IgG) and the p24 viral antigen, an early marker of HIV infection.

The combined approach increases the sensitivity in the early period after infection, which allows you to detect the infection before the appearance of antibodies.

When HIV markers appear in the blood:

• The p24 antigen appears 2 weeks after infection, peaks by week 4, and disappears after 6-8 weeks. It can be detected again in the later stages when AIDS develops.
• Antibodies to HIV-1/2:

1. After 4 weeks - detected in 60-65% of cases
2. After 6 weeks - in 80%
3. After 8 weeks - in 90%
4. After 12 weeks - in 95%

Indications for prescription

• Clinical suspicion of HIV infection
• After contact with potentially infected biomaterial (personally or professionally)
• Before surgery
• Before hospitalization
• Blood or organ donation
• Planning or course of pregnancy
• STI testing casual sex
• Past blood transfusions
• Clarification of sexual partner status
• Injuries to medical staff by piercing/cutting instruments
• Prolonged subfibrillation
• Frequent infectious diseases

Preparation rules:

• 4 hours before the test: refrain from eating, exclude fatty foods
• You can drink water
• Children under 1 year old: preferably take the test before feeding or with the longest possible pause between feedings

Important:

• To take the test, you need to present a passport of a citizen of Ukraine or other identity document
• Anonymous testing is possible - the results of such tests cannot be used for references, hospitalization or professional examinations

Restrictions:

• Not performed on children under 2 years of age

Time frame: 72 hours