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HIV 1 & 2 (Antibody & Antigen Test)
  • Blood Test

HIV 1 & 2 (Antibody & Antigen Test)

£75.00

4.9/5 from 131+ verified Google reviews

Essential viral infection screening.

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Overview

The HIV 1 & 2 (Antibody & Antigen Test) is a sensitive blood screening designed to detect early and established infections with Human Immunodeficiency Virus types 1 and 2 through the identification of specific antibodies and antigens. This fourth-generation test combines antibody detection for HIV-1 and HIV-2 with p24 antigen screening, allowing for earlier diagnosis during the acute phase of infection compared to antibody-only tests. Early detection of HIV is crucial for initiating timely treatment, preventing transmission, and managing long-term health outcomes, as untreated HIV can progress to AIDS and increase susceptibility to opportunistic infections.

Key Test Components

HIV Detection
  • HIV-1 Antibodies
  • HIV-2 Antibodies
  • p24 Antigen

Sample Requirements

Sample Type:

Venous blood sample drawn

Turnaround Time:

Not required (can be done at any time)

Why You Might Need This Test

Symptoms:

  • Flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, rash, or swollen lymph nodes shortly after potential exposure
  • Unexplained weight loss, chronic fatigue, or recurrent infections

Health Screenings:

  • Routine screening for sexually active individuals or those with multiple partners
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) monitoring or post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) follow-up
  • Prenatal screening for pregnant individuals

Family & Medical History:

  • History of high-risk behaviors such as unprotected sex, sharing needles, or blood transfusions before 1985
  • Known exposure to HIV through occupational needlestick or sexual contact with an infected partner

Ongoing Monitoring:

  • Confirmatory testing after a reactive rapid HIV test
  • Monitoring HIV status in high-risk populations or during window periods after exposure
  • Assessing treatment eligibility or viral suppression in diagnosed individuals

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Testimonials

Customer Testimonials

Mandy

Amazing service, had my blood taken by Sarah, so quick and convenient. I will be using Swift bloods again and will be recommending to my friends and family. Sarah was. Very professional also friendly, she was really lovely. Swift bloods are definitely the way to go.Thank you very much .

 

Vince Walsh

First Class Service
Friendly and helpful staff. Arranged an appointment for the next day at home. Joanne arrived for my appointment to take the required blood tests and delivered them to my local hospital within 35 minutes. I cannot recommend Swift Blood Tests highly enough.

 

Anne

I can’t praise this company enough! Jo arrived on time and was so lovely, easy to talk to and efficient. The whole process from booking the appointment ( and getting one for the following day) to receiving a text that the bloods had arrived at the hospital was really impressive. I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use this service again-

 

Laura T

This is an amazing service which I heard about through a recommendation and I will 100% be recommending to friends. I booked in late one even and Joanne came early the next morning. I work in London so this was perfect to work around unusual business hours. Joanne was so efficient and friendly. Thank you!

 

Gerald Morgan

Organised a visit for my disabled elderly mother. Trying to get a local appointment through the NHS swift queue system would have meant several weeks wait. This service was booked online within minutes and the service was prompt, efficient and very professionally carried out by a friendly nurse

 
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