HIV p24 antigen test HIV 1/2 antibody combo test kit

What is the p24 antigen test？

The DVOT HIV Antibody /P24 Antigen Combo Test Kit is a test that quickly detects both HIV antigens and antibodies, enabling earlier diagnosis and access to timely treatment. It is the HIV 4th generation test.

The p24 antigen test kit specification

Properties: IVD HIV antigen test kit

Brand Name: DVOT

Product name: HIV 1 and 2 antibody HIV p24 antigen 4th generation combo test kit

Specimen: Fingertip blood sample.

HIV p24 antigen test accuracy: 99.9%

Product Components: Test cassette x1; Single-Use Sterile Lancet x1; Alcohol Pad x1; Sample tube with prefilled sample extraction buffer x1; Micropipette x1; Collecrion bag x1; Instruction of use x1

Product Package: 360 Test / CTN

CTN Size: 46*44*44CM

CTN Weight: 12KG

Diagnosis Time: 8 min

OEM ODM: Support

What is the HIV P24 antigen？

Generally speaking, the P24 antigen is one of the antigens produced after HIV infects the human body. P24 antigen is an antigen of HIV. P24 antigen typically appears earlier than antibodies and is suitable for early screening of HIV. Because P24 is a major protein that constitutes the HIV capsid, When the human body is infected with HIV, in the first period, P24 antigen appears in the blood circulation earlier than antibodies. Therefore, in the early stage of AIDS infection, the incubation period of AIDS can be shortened by checking the P24 antigen, to achieve early detection of the disease, and early treatment, and avoid delaying the treatment opportunity.

Although the P24 antigen appears early, it disappears quickly. Generally, P24 antigen may disappear in about 3 months, while antibodies exist longer. For more than three months, it is enough just to test HIV antibodies to check whether there is AIDS.
If the P24 antigen is abnormal, the patient should go to the hospital for a diagnosis as soon as possible and be actively treated under the guidance of a doctor to avoid delaying the disease.

How accurate is a p24 antigen test for HIV?

P24 antigen test belongs to the chemiluminescence method of HIV, which is the fourth generation of HIV test reagents. The HIV p24 antigen test window period usually appears 2 weeks after high-risk sexual behavior. The accuracy of the P24 antigen test can reach 99.9%.

Is p24 antigen HIV-1 or 2?

HIV 1 and 2 are HIV antibody, P24 is HIV antigen. There are only different HIV window periods. HIV P24 Antigens appear in your blood earlier than HIV 1 2 antibodies once you are infected with HIV. But HIV 1 and 2 antibody has a Longer antibody incubation period than P24 antigen. The HIV antibody incubation period is up to 8 years. HIV P24 antigen window incubation period is from two weeks to four weeks around.