TESTING FOR HEPATITIS B, C AND HIV
Searching for routine testing for hepatitits B, C and HIV? The LGBTQ+ primary care doctor at OSRA Medical is here to help. Schedule a consultation for your hepatitis and HIV testing with Dr. Nas today!
If you have contracted HIV, you must undergo screening procedures to test the presence of infection. HIV infection may lead to different diseases. It makes contracting infections like Hepatitis B Hepatitis C easier and can lead to AIDS if not treated. Each disease produces different symptoms and requires a slightly different treatment approach. Once the screening confirms the HIV presence, the associated disorder also unravels. By assessing the severity of infection, the time of inception and symptoms the healing process commences.
At OSRA Medical we provide testing for HIV, testing for hepatitis B, testing for hepatitis C. Therefore our diverse facility ensures tests identify every possible HIV associated disorder. We provide the best screening services for gay and bisexual men so that they may effectively counter the disease.
HIV Testing
OSRA Medical can help you with all your HIV testing in San Francisco needs. There are three HIV tests. Each one uses fluid samples such as blood or saliva.
Viral Load Test
Also known as the nucleic acid test, the viral load test measures the viral particles in the body. HIV infections contracted 10-30 days before screening are identified through it.
The levels of viral load indicate the severity of the infections. It is the most rapid method available. Bieber is slightly more expensive than conventional treatments.
Antibody-Antigen Test
The antigen-antibody test recognizes both antigens and antibodies. The occurrence of either one dictates the infection. Antigens form earlier than antibodies. As soon as the virus gains entry into the host body it produces antigens.
In response to these antigens, the body generates an immune response in the form of antibodies. When this test is conducted immediately after infection, it shows results based on viral antigens.
Antibody Test
The antibody test, one of the fastest screening methods, uses both blood and oral samples. Results may take different periods in both samples.
For blood samples, the results are completed in under 30 minutes. However, for oral samples, they take 20 minutes.
Hepatitis B Testing
Hepatitis B testing involves three types of tests. These include:
HBsAg
Also known as hepatitis B surface antigen tests, this test shows positive results in the case of hepatitis B. The presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen is ascertained in the test. Afterwards, further tests are required to determine the nature of the infection.
HBcAb
Also known as hepatitis B core antibodies, the test determines chronic and acute Hepatitis B infections.
HBsAb
Also known as the surface antibody test, it indicates the presence of antibodies for hepatitis B surface antigen. If the antibodies are present then it indicates that the patients were either vaccinated or have countered the infection.
Hepatitis C Testing
Also known as the ELISA test, it depends upon anti-HCV antibodies. The existence of antibodies in blood demonstrates the infection. Hepatitis C antibodies formulate after 12 weeks. The test results may take 2-3 days.
Contact Us
The medical facility at OSRA Medical provides all types of screening tests for HIV with accurate results. So to receive the service HIV testing, hepatitis B testing, hepatitis C testing reach out to us.