HIV-1 PROVIRAL DNA, PCR, Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing NAAT, Qualitative (EDTA)
Test Code
H38
Also Known As
#1) HIV DNA PCR #2) Proviral DNA Screen #3) HIV NAAT Qualitative #4) Infant HIV Diagnostic Test #5) HIV-1 Nucleic Acid Test #6) Early Detection HIV PCR #7) Integrated HIV DNA Assay #8) HIV-1 Provirus Screen #9) Qualitative HIV PCR #10) HIV Blood DNA Analysis #11) Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) Test #12) HIV-1 Molecular Screen #13) Proviral DNA Amplification #14) Post-Exposure HIV DNA Test #15) HIV-1 Genetic Material Screen
Test Parameters Included
HIV-1 Proviral DNA Detection: When HIV infects a cell, it converts its RNA into DNA and hides it inside the human cell's nucleus. This "hidden" versio... Read more
Department
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Methodology
The PCR / NAAT methodology works by "photocopying" specific segments of HIV DNA millions of times until they are large enough to be detected. Because ... Read more
Sample Required
WB-EDTA (3ML)
Preparation
* No Fasting Required: You do not need to fast before this blood draw. * Window Period: While this test can detect HIV much earlier than antibody tes... Read more
Schedule Report
24-48 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Why is this test used for babies instead of the regular HIV test? Babies carry their mother's antibodies for up to 18 months, which makes regular a... Read more
Test Description
- High-end laboratory & medical equipment.
- Outstanding doctor team.
- Personalized care & high-quality service.
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