HIV ELISA Test Singapore | Shim Clinic
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The HIV enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test uses antibodies and color change to detect HIV infections.
The HIV ELISA test has evolved over the years:
- HIV 1st generation test
- Detects HIV-1 IgG antibody
- HIV 2nd generation test
- Detects HIV-1 & HIV-2 IgG antibodies
- HIV 3rd generation test
- 3 month HIV window period
- HIV 4th generation test
- Detects HIV-1 & HIV-2 IgG & IgM antibodies and HIV p24 antigen
- 1 month HIV window period
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Related Concepts
HIV Testing
- HIV Rapid Test
- HIV ELISA Test
- HIV PCR Test
- Sampling source
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