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HIV Rapid Test Kit
Test privately at home for HIV with one simple finger-prick test. Results in around 15 minutes.
- Screens for: HIV-1, HIV-2
- Sample: Fingerprick blood
- Conclusive from: 12 weeks after exposure
- Results in 15 minutes
What is HIV?
HIV is a virus that affects the immune system. It can be passed on through sex without a condom, and it can cause no noticeable symptoms for a long time.
HIV can’t be cured, but treatment is highly effective and lets people with HIV live long, healthy lives.
Is this for you?
You don’t need to have symptoms to test. HIV can cause no noticeable symptoms.
It may be worth testing if:
- You’ve had sex without a condom
- You have a new sexual partner, or more than one
- A sexual partner has told you they have HIV or another STI
- You have possible symptoms, such as a flu-like illness
- You’d rather test privately at home
Your health, your privacy. No one needs to know.
Your test arrives in plain packaging with nothing on the outside to reveal what’s inside. Test privately at home, whenever suits you.
- ConfidentialYour information stays private.
- Discreet deliveryNothing on the parcel reveals what’s inside.
- Private paymentYour bank statement will not show “Test Discreet” or the name of the test.
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Everything you need to test for HIV at home:
- Results in 15 minutes
- Simple finger-prick test
- Discreet packaging
- No clinic visit
How does the test work?
The test looks for antibodies your body can produce in response to HIV infection, using a small finger-prick blood sample.
Your result appears on the test cassette in around 15 minutes, with no sample to send to a laboratory.
Prick your finger
Wash your hands and clean your fingertip with an alcohol pad. Let it dry, then use the lancet to prick your finger and form a drop of blood.
Add blood and diluent
Use the pipette to collect your blood. Add it to the sample well marked “S” on the test cassette, then add the sample diluent to the same well, using the number of drops shown in your instructions.
Read your result
Read your result at 15 minutes. Don’t read the test after 20 minutes, as the result may no longer be reliable.
When should I test?
You can take the test at any time, but after a recent exposure it can take time for the antibodies this test looks for to appear. If it’s been less than 12 weeks and your result is negative, test again at 12 weeks. If it’s been less than 72 hours since you may have been exposed to HIV, contact a sexual health clinic or A&E today and ask about PEP.
No need to pin down the date. Two tests and you can stop wondering.
This runs on your device. The date never leaves it: we don’t see it, store it or send it anywhere.
Understanding your result
Read your test between 15 and 20 minutes. Don’t read it after 20 minutes. C is the control line. T is the test line.
Negative
One line at C only. No HIV antibodies were detected.
Positive
Lines at C and T, even if the T line is faint. HIV antibodies were detected.
Invalid
No line at C. The test has not worked. Contact us and we’ll help.
Good to know
This test is designed for screening and doesn’t replace advice from a doctor or nurse. For ages 16 and over.
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When should I take an HIV test?
You can take the test at any time. However, after a recent exposure it can take time for the antibodies this test looks for to appear. If you test less than 12 weeks after your most recent exposure and get a negative result, test again at 12 weeks.
How soon after sex can I test for HIV?
You can take the test at any time, but testing too early can give a negative result even if you have HIV. If it has been less than 12 weeks since the sexual contact you’re concerned about and your result is negative, test again once 12 weeks have passed.
It’s been less than 72 hours since I may have been exposed to HIV. What should I do?
Contact a sexual health clinic or A&E today and ask about PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). PEP can help stop HIV infection, and it works best the sooner it’s started. You can test with this kit later, once enough time has passed.
How reliable is this HIV rapid test?
When used correctly, this test provides a reliable way to check for HIV antibodies at home.
Testing too soon after exposure can affect your result, so an early negative may need to be repeated. This is a screening test, so a positive result should be followed up with a sexual health clinic for further testing.
What does a negative HIV test result mean?
A negative result means HIV antibodies were not detected by the test. If your possible exposure was within the last 12 weeks, you may have tested too early. Test again at 12 weeks. If you have symptoms or are still concerned, speak to a sexual health clinic.
What if my result is positive?
If your rapid test is positive, contact a sexual health clinic for further testing and treatment if needed. HIV treatment is highly effective and lets people with HIV live long, healthy lives. NHS sexual health services are free and confidential. If HIV is confirmed, recent sexual partners may also need to be tested.
Can I take an HIV test while pregnant?
If you’re pregnant and concerned about HIV, speak to your midwife, GP or a sexual health clinic. HIV testing is routinely offered during pregnancy through the NHS.
How fast is shipping?
Your test ships within 1 working day by free Royal Mail Tracked 48.
Will anyone know what I ordered?
No. Your order arrives in plain, discreet packaging, with nothing on the outside to reveal what’s inside. Your bank statement will also not show “Test Discreet” or the name of the test.
Can I return my test?
You can return unopened kits within 14 days of delivery. For health and hygiene reasons, we can’t take a kit back once its seal is broken.
If there’s a problem with your order or your test arrives damaged, contact us and we’ll help.
For more information, see our Returns Policy.