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The SD Bioline HIV Ag/Ab Combo Test is a combined HIV antibody and antigen finger prick blood rapid test that reliably detects a HIV infection 28 days or more after exposure.

The SD Bioline HIV Ag/Ab Combo Test is a:

HIV rapid test – 20 minutes to results
HIV finger prick test
HIV blood test
HIV 4th generation test
HIV ELISA test
HIV-1/2 IgM/IgG antibody test + HIV p24 antigen test
HIV window period of 28 days
HIV screening test
Recommended when the HIV exposure was 28 days ago or later
Approved for statutory testing in Singapore – result can be used for students’ pass, work permit, and employment pass application.

References

CODE: DETERMINE-HIV-COMBO
PERMALINK: https://shimclinic.sg/lab/rapid/determine-hiv-combo
TEST: Abbott Alere Determine™ HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab Combo Antigen/Antibody Rapid Test
USE: HIV-1/2 antibody and HIV-1 p24 antigen (4th generation ELISA) test
Window period is 28 days or more after exposure for an accurate result.
References:
HIV Test,
HIV Rapid Test,
HIV Combo Test,
Determine™ HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab Combo,
STD Testing.
TaT*: 20 minutes, 0
SPECIMEN: fingerprick blood
PRICE: $150

TaT* - Turnaround Time is in working days.

The above is found in the following:

CODE	PROFILE / MENU	PRICE
HOME	Main Menu (rapid tests)	$

References

HIV combo test @ Wikipedia

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Sexual risk (of HIV/STD/pregnancy), and what you can do before and after exposure.

Timeline	HIV	STD	Pregnancy
Before exposure	Abstain from sex, Be faithful, or Condom use
	Circumcision (males only)		Contraception (females only)
	HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) - Stop HIV infection before exposure	STD vaccine: - Hepatitis vaccine - HPV vaccine	Contraception (females only)
STD / HIV exposure	Unsafe sex / unprotected sex: No condom / Condom broke / Condom slip
0-72 hours	HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) - Stop HIV infection after exposure	STD testing * - Screening test - to look for asymptomatic infections - from previous exposures	Emergency contraception with the morning-after pill (females only)
2 weeks	HIV DNA Test
1 month	HIV 4th Generation Test - SD Bioline HIV Ag/Ab Combo - Fingerprick blood sampling. - 20 minutes to results
3 months	HIV 3rd Generation Test - OraQuick® HIV-1/2 Antibody - Oral fluid or - Fingerprick blood sampling. - 20 minutes to results	STD testing * - Full & comprehensive - diagnostic test - to look for current infections
Watch for	HIV Symptoms	STD Symptoms
If infected	HIV Treatment	STD Treatment	Abortion

* Males: Do not urinate for at least 4 hours before arriving. * Females: testing is more accurate when you are not menstruating.

Related Concepts

Topics

HIV Testing

HIV Rapid Test
HIV ELISA Test
- HIV 3rd Generation Test = HIV Antibody Test. Eg:
- HIV 4th Generation Test = HIV Antibody Test + HIV Antigen Test a.k.a. HIV p24 Test
HIV PCR Test
- HIV DNA Test
- HIV RNA Test
Sampling source
- HIV Blood Test
  - HIV Venipuncture Test
  - HIV Finger Prick Test
- HIV Oral Test / HIV Saliva Test / HIV Swab Test
Screening vs. Diagnostic
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Diagnostic Test
  - HIV Western Blot Test

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Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:		9 am to 2 pm, 7 pm to 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday:		7 pm to 10 pm
Public Holidays:		Closed

Walk-in clinic. Appointments not required.
Bring NRIC, Work Pass or Passport for registration.

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