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SIMPLE STEPS FOR

HIV TESTING IN SINGAPORE

ACCURATE HIV TESTING RESULTS DELIVERED IN A COMFORTABLE AND COMPASSIONATE SETTING

With a focus on discretion and care, we ensure every step of your testing journey is handled with the professionalism and respect you deserve. You can trust our certified doctors to provide clarity and confidence in an environment that supports your health and well-being.

THE STAGES OFHIV INFECTION

HIV progresses in stages, starting with acute infection, where flu-like symptoms may appear 2-4 weeks after exposure. It then enters a clinical latency phase, often without symptoms, which can last for years. If untreated, HIV weakens the immune system, leading to early symptoms like fatigue. In the final stage, AIDS, the immune system is severely compromised, making the body vulnerable to infections. Early detection and treatment can manage the virus and prevent progression. In modern day medicine, HIV infection is less likely to progress towards aids, due to the availability and ease of access to the latest advancements in HIV medications.

The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine care. Those at higher risk, such as individuals with multiple partners, men who have sex with men, people who share needles, those diagnosed with STIs, and pregnant women, should test more frequently.

TYPES OF

HIV TESTS

HIV testing methods have evolved to include multiple generations, each with improved sensitivity and detection capabilities. First and second-generation tests detect antibodies but may have a longer window period. Third-generation HIV tests detect antibodies faster, reducing the window period. Fourth-generation HIV tests combine p24 antigen and antibody detection, identifying infections even earlier. Nucleic Acid Tests (NAT) can detect HIV RNA, making them the most sensitive for early diagnosis.