Some HIV tests require just a pinprick of blood and can give you a result in 20 minutes, while others are blood tests which are sent to our laboratory. Testing options will vary depending on the number of days you are post-exposure risk (how soon since the suspected incident took place) and the turnaround time (the time taken for results to be returned by the lab). The types of test available are:

Early Detection

The first type of tests available for early peace of mind from just 10 days following your exposure risk - whilst less accurate than the HIV Duo Test, it will give you an indication of infection sooner than waiting 26 days or more.

HIV Duo Test

The HIV Duo test combines a HIV1 & HIV2 antibody test with an HIV p24 antigen test and this makes it the most accurate HIV screening available from 28 days since exposure. This test does not require any further clinical follow-up if negative, giving you total reassurance.

Instant HIV Testing

If you are wanting a more immediate result, an Instant Test provides a result in just 20 minutes whilst you wait in the clinic. Results will be given to you in person by the practitioner taking the sample and is, therefore, a very discreet test.