HIV (Card Test) Report Format
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What is the HIV Card Test?
The HIV Card Test is a rapid diagnostic screening used to detect antibodies to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in blood or serum. It provides quick results and is commonly used as an initial screening tool.
What is an HIV (Card Test) Report Format?
This report summarizes the outcome of a rapid HIV antibody test, indicating whether antibodies to HIV-1 or HIV-2 are present. Positive results require confirmation through ELISA, Western blot, or PCR.
Tests Included in HIV Card Test Report
Test | Description |
HIV 1/2 Antibody (Rapid) | Detects antibodies to HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 using immunochromatographic card-based technique. |
Key Parts of an HIV Card Test Report
Key Part | Description |
Sample Type | Whole blood, serum, or plasma. |
Test Kit Used | Name of the rapid diagnostic kit (e.g., SD Bioline, TRILINE, First Response). |
Result | Reported as Reactive, Non-Reactive, or Invalid. |
Interpretation | Explains the result and if further confirmatory testing is required. |
Reference Range for HIV Card Test Report
Result | Interpretation |
Non-Reactive | No HIV antibodies detected |
Reactive | HIV antibodies detected; confirmation required |
Invalid | Test result is inconclusive; repeat testing is needed |
Parameters to Consider in HIV Card Test
Parameter | Interpretation |
Reactive Test | Suggests possible HIV infection—needs confirmatory test (ELISA/PCR). |
Non-Reactive Test | Indicates no detectable antibodies—consider window period if recent exposure. |
Test Window Period | Antibodies may not be detectable until 3–12 weeks post-infection. |
Guidelines for HIV Card Test Report Format
Guideline | Description |
Pre- and Post-Counseling | Mandatory as per health regulations. |
Test Confirmation | Reactive results should be followed by confirmatory testing. |
Confidentiality | Results must be documented and communicated with strict privacy. |
What Do the Results Mean?
Result Type | Interpretation |
Non-Reactive | No antibodies to HIV detected; likely negative if outside window period. |
Reactive | Indicates possible HIV infection—must confirm with advanced testing. |
Invalid | Test not interpretable; sample or procedure error suspected. |
HIV Card Test Report Interpretation
Test | Interpretation |
Rapid HIV 1/2 Antibody | Serves as an initial screening tool; reactive results require confirmation. Must be interpreted with patient history and follow-up tests. |
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