Known As: HIV-1 Abs-Hepatitis B Surface Antigen-Hepatitis B Surface Antibody-Hepatitis B Core Antibody-Hepatitis C Antibody-Herpeselect 1&2 IgG ELISA-Chlamydia and Gonorrhea urine NAA, Syphilis RPR
Description: The HIV Abs test is one of the most popular tests in the United States for HIV. Turnaround time is typically 1 business day for the HIV-1.
The Hepatitis B Surface Antibody looks for clinical recovery or subsequent natural or vaccinated immunity to Hepatitis B. The Hepatitis B Surface Antigen is the earliest indicator of the presence of acute infection. The Hepatitis B Core Antibody is used in conjunction with the other Hepatitis B tests to assess the stage of Hepatitis B infection. Turnaround time is typically 1 business day for all three components.
The Hepatitis C antibody test is a common screening that measures antibodies. Turnaournd time is typically 1 business day.
HerpeSelect® HSV 1& 2 IgG ELISA technology is a type specific herpes test that can detect HSV 1 & 2 by using the Glycoprotein G-based technology to differentiate glycoprotein G antigens gG1 (for HSV 1) and gG2 (for HSV 2). Turnaround time is typically 1-3 business days.
The Chlamydia and Gonorrhea test is able to detect the bacteria that causes genital Chlamydia and Gonorrhea via urine with the nucleic acid amplification technology. This technology is highly effective in detecting genital Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Turnaround time is typically 1-3 business days.
The Syphilis RPR test looks for the antibodies produced in response to being infected with the Syphilis bacterium. The Turnaround time is typically 1 business day.
Incubation Period: The incubation period varies per component but ranges between 3-12 weeks. Ideal incubation period for this package would be after 12 weeks.
Early detection is important so that treatment may begin as soon as possible and assist with delaying the onset of serious complications. In addition, knowing your status will enable you to take the necessary steps in preventing the transmission of HIV and STDs to others.
Requirements: For Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, this is a urine test. Client should withhold urination for a least 1 hour prior to specimen collection. Client should provide a first catch urine, about 20-30 ml, from the initial stream into the collection cup and allow remainder of the stream to go into the toilet. Larger volumes may result in the dilution of the specimen and reduce sensitivity. Clients should not cleanse the genital area prior to giving their urine specimen.
The remaining tests are blood tests. No special requirements for testing.