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4th Generation HIV Antibody Test

The modern standard for HIV screening: a 4th-generation blood test that catches infection earlier than antibody-only tests by looking for both the virus and your body's response. 100% confidential, results usually in 1–2 business days.

$ 139.00All-in price
1Tests included

Getting tested for HIV is one of the most responsible things you can do for yourself and your partners, and today's testing is fast, private, and highly accurate. This 4th-generation test is the current standard because it detects infection earlier than older antibody-only tests. No judgment, and nothing is billed to insurance.

Included Tests

HIV 1/2 Antigen/Antibody, 4th Generation
A blood test that detects both the p24 antigen (a viral protein present very early in infection) and antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2. Looking for both is what lets it catch infection sooner than antibody-only screens.
HIV-1 p24 antigenHIV-1 antibodiesHIV-2 antibodies
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What This Panel Measures

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The virus itself, early. The p24 antigen appears within the first few weeks of infection, before antibodies fully develop.
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Your immune response. Detects antibodies to both HIV-1 and HIV-2, the two types of the virus.
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The current gold standard. This combined antigen/antibody format is the screening test recommended by the CDC for routine use.

Who Should Get This Panel

  • You've had unprotected sex or a new partner and want peace of mind
  • You're due for routine HIV screening (the CDC recommends everyone 13–64 test at least once)
  • A partner told you they tested positive
  • You're starting a new relationship and want a clean baseline
  • You'd rather test privately, without it going through insurance

Conditions Screened

HIV-1 infectionHIV-2 infection

Related Symptoms

Flu-like illness after exposureFeverSwollen lymph nodesRashOften no symptoms at all

When to Get Tested

A 4th-generation antigen/antibody test can typically detect HIV about 18–45 days after exposure. A negative result before that window may not be conclusive, so if you test very early, confirm with a repeat test around the 45-day mark. For the earliest possible detection (as soon as ~9–11 days), consider the HIV RNA Early Detection test.

Understanding Your Results

Results post to your secure online account, usually in 1–2 business days, in plain English. A non-reactive (negative) result outside the window period means no HIV was detected. A reactive (positive) screen is always followed up with confirmatory testing before any diagnosis, and today HIV is a manageable condition with effective treatment. Nothing appears on your insurance record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this show up on my insurance?
No. You pay directly, nothing is billed to insurance, and nothing appears on your insurance record. Your results go only to your secure account, 100% confidential.
How soon after exposure can this test detect HIV?
A 4th-generation test typically detects HIV about 18–45 days after exposure. If you need the earliest possible answer, the HIV RNA Early Detection test can detect infection as soon as ~9–11 days.
What's the difference between 4th-generation and older HIV tests?
Older tests looked only for antibodies, which take weeks to build. The 4th-generation test also detects the p24 antigen (part of the virus itself), so it catches infection earlier.
What happens if my result is reactive?
A reactive screen is always confirmed with additional testing before any diagnosis. HIV today is a manageable condition, and early detection means earlier, more effective care.

Pairs Well With: Same Blood Draw

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⚡ Results 1–2 business days🧪 1 tests

What happens after you order?

  • 1Your lab order form & test code appear in your secure online account, with your test center’s address.
  • 2We send your lab requisition to the test center electronically.
  • 3Walk in & get tested. Tests usually take 5 minutes or less.
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