What is Triple H test? When HIV, HBV and HCV infections are present together at the same time in the same individual, it is known as triple infection or triple H infections. These infections remain a major public health...
What is Triple H test?
When HIV, HBV and HCV infections are present together at the same time in the same individual, it is known as triple infection or triple H infections. These infections remain a major public health problem and are not uncommon.
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency virus), HBV (Hepatitis B), and HCV (Hepatitis C) Co-infections are common as these infections share common mode of transmission. So, HIV-infected people are at high risk of triple infections with HBV and HCV.
Chronic triple infections of HIV-HBV-HCV may occur due:
- Virological interactions among these viruses.
- Immunological mechanism.
Triple H test also known as triple H viral marker test is an advanced blood test that is used for screening, diagnosis and monitoring of triple infections HIV-HBV-HCV.
Parameters measured in triple H test or HHH test:
- HIV 1 & 2 antibody
- HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen)
- Anti-HCV antibody.
Why do I need a triple H test?
Your health care provider may order a triple H test for the screening, identification, diagnosis and monitoring purpose in the following clinical settings:
- Chronic HIV patients
- Sign or symptoms suggestive of triple infections
- Intravenous drug abusers
- Sex workers
- Pregnancy
- Pre-operative before surgical procedures
- Blood transfusions etc.
How do I prepare for triple H test?
Follow these simple steps if you are planning for triple H test:
- Take an appointment: Fix an appointment for triple H test in a diagnostic lab to avoid waiting at the time of test or to avail home sample collection.
- Food: You can take your usual meals a night before the test. Fasting is not required for triple HIV-HBV-HCV test.
- Medications: Inform your doctor about all the drugs and supplements that you are currently taking. Certain drugs may alter the test result. Your doctor may advice some modifications before the test if required.
What is the procedure for triple H test?
The procedure of HIV-HBV-HCV test includes the following steps:
- First a torniquet will be tied around your arm.
- Then a cotton swab soaked with 70% alcohol is used to clean/disinfect the injection site before needle insertion.
- Then a small needle will be inserted in the vein of your arm and required amount of blood is withdrawn from it and collected in a test tube.
- Then the needle is removed and an adhesive sticker is placed on the puncture site to prevent it from infections.
- Sample is sent to laboratory for further processing and testing.
Price of triple H test in Delhi?
Cost of HIV-HBV-HCV co-test depends upon many factors such as city and locality. Different diagnostic labs charges according to the quality of machines they have and various offers that they are providing to their customers.
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging centre (GDIC), Rohini also known as GDIC or Ganesh lab is currently offering 50% discounts on various blood tests including HIV-HBV-HCV co- test.
Our centers are NABH accredited and equipped with modern, highly expensive machines with latest cutting-edge technologies and highly skilled Radiologists and Pathologists. We follow strict aseptic conditions to prevent transmission of infections.
Charges of various tests used for the evaluation, diagnosis or monitoring of HIV, HBV and HCV infections at Ganesh lab are as following:
Triple H Viral Marker (HIV, HBsAg, HCV)
Rs 1950 – Rs 975 Book Now
HBsAg (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen)
Rs 550 – Rs 275 Book Now
Rs 220 – Rs 110 Book Now
HIV 1 & 2 (ELISA)
Rs 800 – Rs 400 Book Now
HIV Western Blot
Rs 2500 – Rs 1250 Book Now
Rs 5000 – Rs 2500 Book Now
Hurry! Grab the best deals now!
Best diagnostic centre for triple H test in Delhi?
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is considered as the best diagnostic lab for Triple H (HIV-HBV-HCV) test in Rohini, North-East Delhi. We have many branches in different locations of Delhi including Hari Nagar, Budh Vihar, Mangolpuri, Model Town, Nangloi, and Yamuna Vihar.
Ganesh lab (GDIC) is now considered one of the most popular diagnostic labs in Delhi as:
- We provide high standard quality services to our patients.
- Experience of 23+ years of services.
- Our labs are NABH certified.
- Facility of latest cutting-edge technologies.
- Well-trained technicians.
- Highly Skilled Radiologists and Pathologists
- Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority.
- We offer seamless integration between diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Affordable Diagnostic lab with up to 50% discount on many tests. Currently, we are offering flat 50% discount on various types of blood & urine tests.
- We are open 24X7 and 365 days.
- You can also avail free Consultation with our Pathologist regarding any blood test or imaging scans.
- We also offer facilities of online reporting, free home sample collection and free Ambulance services in Delhi, NCR.
- We are empanelled with various departments and organizations. So, you can get the services at panel rate too.
- Lakhs of satisfied customers.
Our empanellment with different departments and organisations:
- DAK
- CGHS NHA
- ECHS
- NDMC
- DELHI JAL BOARD
- RAILWAYS
- NDMC
- DGEHS
- BSES YAMUNA / RAJDHANI POWER LTD
- TATA POWER LTD
- BABA SAHEB AMBEDKAR HOSPITAL
- BJRM HOSPITAL
- BHAGWAN MAHAVIR GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
To know details about our empanellment with different organisations. CLICK HERE!
For more details visit your nearest Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) today or call us now!
Triple H Test Related FAQs:
What are the risk factors for triple infections of HIV-HBV-HCV?
Risk factors for triple infections of HIV-HBV-HCV includes the following:
- HIV patients
- Blood transfusions
- Unprotected sexual intercourse
- Multiple sex partners
- Intravenous drug abusers.
- Vertical transmission
Which sample is required for triple HIV-HBV-HCV test?
Blood (Serum) sample is usually required for triple H test.
How long it takes to get HIV-HBV-HCV co-test report?
HIV-HBV-HCV co-test or Triple H test report is usually available within 24-48 hours of sample collection.
What are the risks/side effects of HIV-HBV-HCV co-test?
Triple H test is a safe procedure with usually no side effects. However, some individuals may experience few side effects as mentioned below:
- Pain at injection site.
- Hematoma.
- Multiple punctures to locate vein in those where veins are not easily accessible.
- Bleeding at puncture site, especially patients having bleeding or clotting disorders or those on anticoagulant therapy.
- Infection at puncture site.
- Thrombophlebitis.
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