HIV testing service
What is the OraQuick HIV Self-Test?
Understanding your HIV status is now more straightforward than ever. We offer an advanced self-testing solution designed with your convenience in mind. This test delivers highly accurate results within minutes, empowering you to take control of your health in a private and easy manner.
Testing for HIV doesn’t get any simpler. It only requires a painless swab of your gums – no need for blood samples, lab visits, or intrusive questions.
Just three quick steps: swab, dip, and your results are ready. HIV is a manageable condition, and the biggest issue is when you remain unaware of your status. With our test, there’s no reason to delay – it’s fast, simple, and puts control in your hands.
The OraQuick HIV Self-Test lets you take charge of your health.
Key Information
The first oral, fluid-based, HIV self-test to receive approval
No blood is needed; just a simple mouth swab
Results are ready in 20 minutes and are easy to interpret
Demonstrated accuracy exceeding 99.7%
Sensitivity over 99.9% (This measures how often the test will correctly detect HIV if someone is infected)
Specificity over 99.8% (This reflects how accurately the test shows a negative result for those without HIV)
Includes a built-in control line that only appears if the swab and test are performed correctly, giving you confidence in your results
Safe to dispose of in regular household rubbish
CE certified specifically for self-testing use
What are HIV and AIDS?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that weakens the immune system, thereby reducing the body’s defences against illness. Without treatment, HIV can progress to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Although there is no cure for HIV or AIDS, modern treatments allow individuals to live long and healthy lives.
How is HIV transmitted?
HIV is passed on through contact with certain bodily fluids of an infected person, such as blood, semen, pre-ejaculate, rectal and vaginal fluids, or breast milk. It is most commonly spread during unprotected sex.
It can also be contracted through the sharing of needles or syringes that have been used by someone who has HIV.
Women with HIV can transmit the virus to their babies during pregnancy, delivery, or through breastfeeding. Although rare, HIV transmission through blood transfusion is also possible, though this is now very unlikely, due to improved screening.
HIV is not spread through casual contact. There is no risk from sharing food, dishes, utensils, clothing, bedding, or toilets with someone who has HIV.
The virus is not passed on through sweat, tears, saliva, or from casual kissing. It is also not transmitted through food prepared by someone with HIV or through insect bites.
What if your result is negative?
Continue to make efforts to stay negative by reducing risks of exposure to HIV, such as practicing safe sex and other prevention methods.
If you believe that you have been exposed in the past 3 months, repeat testing after 3 months.
It is recommended to test every 3-12 months if you are high risk to acquiring HIV.
What if your result is positive?
Go to your doctor or nearest testing facility to receive confirmatory testing. Remember that any HIV self-test is a screening test only and is not a conclusive diagnosis.
