TB-HIV Immune Check Panel near me in Agra

The CRP test measures the level of CRP protein in your blood. CRP is made by the liver when you have inflammation. Levels rise quickly if you have an infection, injury, or chronic autoimmune disease. This test indicates the amount of inflammation present in the body, but it does not identify the exact cause or location. CRP testing is also useful for monitoring response to treatment. A more sensitive version of this test, called high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP), can detect very low CRP levels and is commonly used to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease.

An HIV Combo (Antigen And Antibody) Test simultaneously detects HIV p24 antigen and antibodies associated with HIV 1 & 2. The HIV p24 antigen is the most abundant HIV protein. Its detection is used clinically to diagnose an HIV infection early on since HIV-specific antibodies are not detectable in a very recently acquired infection.

HIV-1 was discovered first and is the most widespread. HIV-2 is more than 55% genetically different from HIV-1. The transmission rate of HIV-2 is also slower than HIV-1. 

The Quantiferon®-TB Gold Plus (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) test measures the immune system’s response to the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). It measures two important types of immune cells T cells—CD4 and CD8 in response to tuberculosis (TB) bacteria. Both these cells play key roles in fighting infections. When a person’s immune system encounters TB bacteria, CD4 T-cells help coordinate and regulate other immune cells, while CD8 T-cells can directly kill infected cells. The test is tailored to activate both CD4 and CD8 T-cells. If these cells recognize the TB proteins, they release a signal called interferon-gamma (IFN-γ); hence the name IGRA (Interferon gamma release assay). By measuring this signal or stimulation from both CD4 and CD8 cells, the test gives a more complete picture of the body’s immune response to TB. This helps doctors better detect both active and latent TB infections, improving the accuracy and reliability of the test.

The CD4/ CD8 Enumeration Panel test is a blood test that measures the number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells. It then calculates the ratio by dividing the CD4 count by the CD8 count. This ratio gives a snapshot of the immune system's balance and function.