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View details Hiv - Western Blot
Hiv - Western Blot is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (Serum) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
Hiv - Western Blot Test Info & Procedure
Group NameInfection
FastingFasting not required
Sample TypeBlood (Serum)
Sample CollectionHome sample collection
ReportsMost reports: 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the lab; timing varies by test.
Report typeDigital report
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About the Test
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 2758 against an MRP of Rs. 3630, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
HIV Test Reference Guide
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
General Educational Range (Not a Report Range)
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Antibody/antigen screen | Non-reactive or reactive | Reactive screens need confirmatory testing. |
| NAT/RNA test | Detected or not detected | Can detect infection earlier and monitor viral load. |
| Window period | Varies by test type | A recent exposure may need repeat testing. |
Why This Test Is Ordered
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| HIV screening | Checks for HIV infection using antibody, antigen or RNA methods. |
| Early diagnosis | Supports timely treatment and prevention of spread. |
| Exposure follow-up | Used after possible exposure or as routine STI screening. |
Symptoms And Who Should Test
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Exposure risk | Unprotected sex, needle sharing, STI history, partner with unknown status. |
| Symptoms | Fever, sore throat, rash, swollen glands, night sweats after exposure. |
| Routine users | Adults, pregnant women and higher-risk groups as advised. |
Preparation And Interpretation Notes
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. |
| Confidentiality | Use accurate private contact details for result handling. |
| Interpretation | Test type and timing after exposure are important. |
Sources:
MedlinePlus HIV Screening Test
Service available in Cities
Home sample collection for Hiv - Western Blot is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
Bangalore Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Pune Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Coimbatore Chandigarh Agartala Agra Ahmednagar Ajmer Akola Aligarh Allahabad Alwar Ambala Amravati Amritsar Anand Araria Aurangabad Bahraich Ballia Banda Bardhaman Bareilly Basti Beed Begusarai Bhagalpur Bhilwara Bhiwani Bhopal Bhubaneswar Bidar Bikaner Birbhum Bulandshahr Cachar Chandrapur Chittoor Cuttack Dakshina Kannada Darbhanga Darjeeling Datia Dehradun Deoghar Deoria Dewas Dhanbad Dharmapuri Dhule Durg East Champaran East Godavari East Singhbhum Erode Etah Faizabad Faridabad Gandhinagar Ganjam Gaya Ghaziabad Ghazipur Godda Gonda Gorakhpur Guntur Gurdaspur Gurgaon Guwahati Gwalior Haridwar Hathras Hazaribagh Hisar Hooghly Hoshangabad Howrah Indore Jabalpur Jajpur Jalandhar Jalgaon Jalna Jammu Jamnagar Jamshedpur Jamui Jaunpur Jhajjar Jhansi Jharsuguda Jodhpur Kadapa Kalaburagi Kamrup Kanchipuram Kanpur Kanyakumari Karimnagar Karnal Katihar Katni Kendujhar Khammam Kheda Kishanganj Kochi Koderma Kolhapur Koraput Kota Kozhikode Krishna Krishnagiri Kurnool Latur Ludhiana Madhubani Madurai Mandla Mangalore Mathura Mayurbhanj Medak Medinipur Meerut Mohali Moradabad Munger Muzaffarnagar Muzaffarpur Mysore Nagpur Nainital Nalanda Nalgonda Namakkal Nanded Narsinghpur Nashik Navi Mumbai Nellore Nizamabad Noida North 24 Parganas North Dinajpur Palghar Panchkula Panipat Patiala Patna Pedakurapadu Peddapalli Pondicherry Prakasam Pratapgarh Puri Purnia Raebareli Raigarh Raipur Raisen Rajahmundry Rajkot Rajnandgaon Ranchi Rangareddy Ratlam Ratnagiri Rewa Rohtak Sagar Saharanpur Saharsa Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Salem Sambalpur Sangareddy Saran Satara Secunderabad Seraikelakharsawan Sibsagar Siddipet Sitamarhi Solapur Sonbhadra South 24 Parganas Srinagar Sultanpur Sundargarh Surat Surguja Thane Thanjavur Thiruvananthapuram
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Hiv - Western Blot Test Price
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Thyrocare Technologies Limited
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Rs. 3,630
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