p24 Antigen Test
Formal name: Protein 24 capsid antigen
Related tests: HIV antibody test
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To check for infection with HIV after a recent exposure or to monitor your body’s response to anti-HIV therapy
When to Get Tested?
If you have been recently exposed to HIV
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm or by a finger-prick
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