HIV Self-Testing

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What is an HIV self-test?

An HIV self-test (or rapid self-test) is an antibody test that can be used at home or in a private location. With an HIV self-test, you can get your test results within 20 minutes.

How do I find an HIV self-test?

Open Health Care Clinic can offer you HIV self-tests free of cost!

How do I use an HIV self-test?

Read the instructions included in the test kit before you start.

  • For an HIV self-test, you must swab your gums to collect an oral fluid sample and then test your sample.
  • Your results will be ready within 20 minutes.
  • If you don’t follow the directions as described, the test may not work. There is a phone number included with the HIV self-test if you need help using the test.

    • You should always interpret HIV self-test results according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Learn more about what a negative or positive test result means.

    If the HIV self-test is invalid, then the test did not work. You will need to use another HIV self-test or visit one of our locations.

     

    Interested in obtaining a free HIV self-test?


    Call Open Health Care Clinic at (225) 655 -6422