"HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis" Profile
This laboratory panel is designed for screening of the most significant infections transmitted primarily through blood and biological fluids. The tests allow timely detection of infection or exposure to a pathogen, even in the absence of pronounced clinical symptoms.
The profile includes the following tests:
- HIV (Detection of total antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus in blood serum by immunochemiluminescence)
- Syphilis (total antibodies to Treponema pallidum)
- Hepatitis B (HBsAg - surface antigen of hepatitis B virus)
- Hepatitis C (Anti-HCV total antibodies)
HIV (determination of cumulative antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in blood serum by Immunohemiluminescence)
- Is a 4th generation test, a modern laboratory blood test that simultaneously detects an early viral marker (P24 antigen) and antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2. This approach makes it possible to detect infection at the initial stage, even before the full formation of the immune response, thereby significantly reducing the "window period" and being able to detect HIV after 18-21 days. The method is characterized by high sensitivity and is used as the main screening test for the early and reliable diagnosis of HIV infection.
Syphilis (detection of common antibodies to Treponema pallidum)
- The study reveals antibodies to pale Treponema, the causative agent of syphilis. The test is used for primary diagnostics, as well as as part of preventive examinations. A positive result requires additional clarification of the stage and activity of the process.
Hepatitis B (HBsAg (hepatitis B virus surface antigen)
- This marker indicates the presence of hepatitis B virus in the body. The detection of HBsAg indicates an ongoing infection (acute or chronic) or transmission of the virus. This is one of the main tests for hepatitis B screening.
Hepatitis C (Anti-HCV total (total antibodies to the hepatitis C virus)
- The analysis reveals the presence of antibodies to the hepatitis C virus, which indicates a current or past infection. With a positive result, an additional examination (PCR) is recommended to confirm the activity of the virus.
When testing is recommended:
- after possible exposure
- during routine examinations (pregnancy, hospitalization)
- before surgery
- in case of symptoms suggestive of HIV, syphilis, or hepatitis
Sample material: venous blood