HIV 4th Generation Test Singapore | Shim Clinic
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The 4th generation HIV test, detects the HIV antibody (Ab) and p24 antigen (Ag), giving a window period of 1 month (28 days) from time of exposure to time of reliable test result.
4th generation HIV tests available are:
- SD Bioline HIV Ag/Ab Combo 20 minutes to results
- HIV Blood Test sent to the lab
As this is a HIV screening test, a positive result must be followed up with a HIV diagnostic test for confirmation.
Sexual risk (of HIV/STD/pregnancy), and what you can do before and after exposure.
* Males: Do not urinate for at least 4 hours before arriving.
* Females: testing is more accurate when you are not menstruating.
Timeline | HIV | STD | Pregnancy |
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Before exposure | |||
Contraception (females only) | |||
HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) - Stop HIV infection before exposure | STD vaccine: - Hepatitis vaccine - HPV vaccine | ||
STD / HIV exposure | |||
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 |
References
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Related Concepts
HIV Testing
- HIV Rapid Test
- HIV ELISA Test
- HIV PCR Test
- Sampling source
- Screening vs. Diagnostic