Hiv Rapid in Balanagar Township, Hyderabad

Q: How is the blood sample taken?

To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to form a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. After cleaning, the needle is inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.

Q: What is HIV?

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency virus. This virus attacks the immune system and weakens it.

Q: What are the symptoms of HIV infection?

The symptoms of HIV infection include sudden weight loss, night sweats, fever, extreme tiredness, swollen lymph nodes, white spots in mouth or throat, chronic diarrhea, pneumonia, reddish splotches on skin or mouth, forgetfulness, and depression.

Q: What are the stages of HIV infection?

There are mainly three stages of HIV infection that include Stage 1: Acute HIV infection, Stage 2: Chronic HIV infection, and Stage 3: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

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HIV RAPID
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SAMPLE TYPE

BLOOD

GENDER

Both

AGE GROUP

Above 10 years

HIV Rapid test is also known as Rapid HIV antibody test. This test helps to detect HIV infection in the blood. The HIV Rapid test is done: • To detect HIV infection Important Note: As per guidelines, the laboratory report of the test needs to be collected from the registered centre only. Details for the same will be shared once the test reports have been generated.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is the blood sample taken?
To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to form a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. After cleaning, the needle is inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.
What is HIV?
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency virus. This virus attacks the immune system and weakens it.
What are the symptoms of HIV infection?
The symptoms of HIV infection include sudden weight loss, night sweats, fever, extreme tiredness, swollen lymph nodes, white spots in mouth or throat, chronic diarrhea, pneumonia, reddish splotches on skin or mouth, forgetfulness, and depression.
What are the stages of HIV infection?
There are mainly three stages of HIV infection that include Stage 1: Acute HIV infection, Stage 2: Chronic HIV infection, and Stage 3: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

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