Are there any HIV tests that can be taken at home?
Yes. We have 2 types of HIV tests that can be done at home. The Insti HIV test gives faster results. The lab test gives you the reassurance that your results will be checked by a lab.
With both tests, you’ll have the support of our friendly clinical team. You can just text them with any questions or queries you have.
HIV lab test
take a blood sample. You’ll use a finger prick lancet and put around 16 drops of blood into a small sample tube
send your sample to the lab
get your results by text, within 72 hours of the sample arriving at the lab
For the HIV lab test, wait 7 weeks (45 days) after infection risk for HIV to show in the test.
HIV Insti test
uses just a drop of blood. Use the finger prick lancet to add 1 drop of blood to the sample bottle.
follow the testing instructions to correctly add the testing solutions
see your results in just a few minutes
For the HIV Insti test, wait 12 weeks (84 days) after unprotected sex for HIV to show in the test.
