HIV I and HIV II Antibodies
This test looks for antibodies in your blood that your body makes to fight the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). These antibodies show if you have been exposed to HIV, which is the virus that can cause AIDS. Finding these antibodies means you have HIV.
When is it needed?
Possible HIV exposureSymptoms of HIV infectionRoutine check-up if sexually activeBefore starting certain medicationsPregnancy screening
How to prepare
No special preparation needed.
More about this test
This test looks for antibodies in your blood that your body makes to fight the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). These antibodies show if you have been exposed to HIV, which is the virus that can cause AIDS. Finding these antibodies means you have HIV.
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