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HIV 1 & 2 Blood Test

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Also called the HIV 4th Generation Test, this is a common, affordable, and accurate option for HIV screening.

This test screens for HIV, an STD that can lead to AIDS if not treated. HIV is a virus that weakens your immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. If you’re sexually active, it’s important to know your HIV status so you don’t infect others. There is no cure for HIV, but it can be controlled with treatment.

This test allows detection of acute HIV-1 infection based on the presence of p24 antigen, before seroconversion occurs, allowing for earlier diagnosis than with previous tests. It can also detect HIV-1 and HIV-2 post-seroconversion, based on antibodies. If the HIV-1/HIV-2 antigen/antibody test is positive, an antibody-based HIV-1/HIV-2 test is done (at additional charge) to confirm infection and identify whether it is caused by HIV-1 or HIV-2. However, the HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation test will be negative during acute infection (prior to development of specific antibodies). If the antibody-based HIV-1/HIV-2 test is negative, the blood specimen will be reflex-tested for the presence of HIV-1 RNA (at additional charge) to identify patients with acute HIV-1 infection.

You might consider testing if:

• Are 65 years of age or younger

• Have been exposed or are at risk of exposure

• Want to get screened to know your status

Annual testing is recommended if you:

• Are a man who has sex with men

• Have had more than one sex partner since your last test

• Have had sex with an HIV-positive person

• Use/have used needles for drug injection

• Have exchanged sex for drugs or money

• Have had another STD since your last test

• Have hepatitis or tuberculosis (TB)

• Are pregnant

Most people with HIV do not initially have symptoms. Those with symptoms may experience flu-like symptoms including fever, chills, rash, night sweats, muscle aches, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, or mouth ulcers lasting 1-2 weeks.

Antibodies begin to develop several weeks after exposure to the virus, whereas the p24 antigen begins developing immediately then tapers off once antibodies are developed. Since this test screens for both, it is a good option for testing at any point after exposure. HIV testing is recommended for anyone who is sexually active. There are no fasting requirements for this test. Supplements containing Biotin should not be consumed within 72 hours prior to testing.

If you previously had a negative test but are still experiencing symptoms, you may want to consider taking the test again since the average window period for tests to detect HIV is 3-12 weeks.

$31

+$15 service fee

Price does not include the Physician Service Fee ($6) and the Lab Collection Fee ($9). These non-refundable fees cover the ordering and oversight of lab tests and follow-up services when appropriate.

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No. At Tripment Health, we focus on providing transparent healthcare services to uninsured or under-insured individuals. We’ve negotiated prices directly with lab test facilities to make diagnostic lab panels available to individuals who would rather pay directly than go through a private or government-sponsored insurance carrier.

No. By purchasing a blood panel, you will not be able to submit any claim, bill, or other request for reimbursement to any insurer, third-party payer, or government health program. However, you can use your FSA and HSA card. 

You will receive a payment confirmation email, then an additional email confirming your appointment details (time and location of appointment, and QR code). You will need to present your QR code at the testing facility to check in.

No. One of our physicians will order the panels for you.

You must be 18 or over to be able to get tested.