ImmunoCheck Home HIV test is HIV whole blood test in rapid direct binding screen test format for the presence of Antibodies of HIV 1 and HIV 2 viruses in whole blood. The test is based on the principle of double antigen sandwich immunoassay of detection of Anti-HIV in serum or whole blood. Purified recombinants antigens are employed to identify ANTI-HIV specially. Test results are read visually and without use of any instruments.

What is the ImmunoCheck HIV home test?

The ImmunoCheck HIV antibody test is a simple blood test which detects the presence of antibodies to HIV 1 and HIV 2. The HIV antibody is a protein naturally produced in the body in response to an infection by the HIV. The antibody screening test is important because it provides you with an early indication that you have been infected with the HIV. Early indication can help minimize the likelihood of developing an illness related to AIDS.

However you need to know that the antibody test is not a test for the disease AIDS - it does not tell you if you have AIDS. It will only show whether you have come into contact with the virus which may cause AIDS.

What will the test tell me?

A positive test result shows that the antibody has been found in your blood. If the person is tested positive, He / She need to contact to the physician immediately for confirmation of HIV by ELISA or Western Blot. Proper Counseling and help of persons physician, conversion time of HIV into AIDS can be enhanced on health diet, Vitamin and medications.

A negative test result shows that the antibody has not been found in your blood. If you have any doubts or came in contact with any objects which spread HIV, perform the test again in 90 days and repeat in 180 days from the date of probable infection.

Who should be tested?

It is recommended that the following people who face a higher risk be tested:-

Drug addicts who inject drugs and have been sharing needles or syringes

Use of unprotected blood products or transfusion with infected blood

Healthcare peoples who take blood without precautions

Prisoners

Prostitutes

People with sexually transmitted diseases (STD)

Men and women with more than one sex partners

Unprotected sex with infected persons

The person who realizes, having been in contact with any of the objects which spreads HIV.

Why need to get tested early?

Earlier diagnosis and entry to care are associated with better prognosis and survival.(Among HIV-infected persons with CD4+ cell counts of 201--350 cells, initiating antiretroviral therapy was associated with reduced mortality, compared with delaying such therapy until < 200 cells)

Late testing results in missed opportunities for preventing HIV infections. During the time between HIV infection and diagnosis, infected persons can transmit HIV to others when they engage in practices that put their partners at risk. HIV transmission could be reduced by increasing awareness of HIV status through early testing. Knowledge of HIV serostatus promotes adoption of safer sexual practices.

You can maximize your chances of staying healthy by avoiding further contact with the virus and other infections and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.