CD4 TESTING FOR HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS

UGX 80,000

What is this test? A CD4 count is a blood test that measures the number of CD4 cells in a sample of your blood

Sample required: Blood obtained from a vein.

Client preparation: No specific client preparation protocol is required. Inform your tester if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.

Turn-around time (How long does it take?): 30 minutes offsite in a laboratory.

Basis of the Test: CD4 cell count is an indicator of immune function in patients living with HIV and one of the key determinants of the need for opportunistic infection (OI) prophylaxis.