Description
The Newfoundland HIV Test is a quick, convenient and private way to test for HIV-1 or HIV-2, with results that are over 99% accurate in just 15 minutes. This HIV home testing kit needs only a small drop of blood collected from a finger prick (10 microliters), making it an accessible option for early detection and peace of mind.
What's in the pack?
1x HIV Test
1x Bottle of Test Fluid
1x Disposal Bag
1x Plaster
1x Instructions for Use
Who should take a HIV self-test?
Regular HIV testing ensures early detection and treatment, which is crucial for managing the disease and preventing its spread. HIV testing is recommended for the following individuals and groups:
- Anyone Who Has Never Been Tested: Everyone should get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine healthcare.
- Sexually Active Individuals: People with multiple sexual partners and those who have had unprotected sex (without a condom or PrEP).
- Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM): due to being a higher risk group, testing is recommended every 3 to 6 months.
- People with HIV-Positive Partners: to monitor their own HIV status.Individuals with a History of STIs: Having another STI can increase the risk of HIV.
- Intravenous Drug Users: Those who share needles or other injection equipment.
- Pregnant Women: To prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
- Sex Workers: Due to higher exposure risk.
- People Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted: Immediate and follow-up testing is crucial.
- People in High-Risk Occupations: Healthcare workers and others who may be exposed to blood or body fluids.
- Individuals Who Have Had a Blood Transfusion or Organ Transplant Between 1978 and 1985: Before routine HIV screening of blood donations began.
- People with Tuberculosis or Hepatitis: Co-infections are common, and they increase the risk of HIV.
For support, advice and further information on HIV & AIDS please contact: National Sexual Health Helpline 0300 123 7123, Terrence Higgins Trust 0808 802 1221 or NHS 111.
How to Use
- Wash and dry hands.
- Massage your finger for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Gently turn and take out the green tab, then discard it.
- Push grey button in to prick finger.
- Place test on instructions next to results.
- Squeeze firmly behind prick site to get blood.
- Fill blood tube with blood. If blood tube isn't full, squeeze finger and add more blood.
- Hold test on table. Now flip blood tube over to the well.
- Add 4 drops into the well.
