HIV Combo (Antigen And Antibody) Test near me in Bangalore

HIV Combo (Antigen And Antibody) Test is an advanced screening test for Human immunodeficiency virus (1 & 2) in human blood. It also helps confirm the presence of HIV in donated blood or plasma. HIV is transmitted through unsafe sexual contact, exposure to the blood or body fluids (like semen) of HIV-infected individuals, from an infected mother to an unborn baby, or through sharing of contaminated needles. The HIV antigen/antibody test simultaneously detects HIV p24 antigen and antibodies associated with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 virus and can usually detect  HIV infection 18 to 45 days after the person has been exposed to the virus. Use of condoms, avoiding the use of shared needles, and regular screening are some of the ways to prevent an HIV infection.