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HIV testing

We offer all clients HIV testing.

If HIV is detected early, treatment can be started which prevents damage to the immune system.  With early treatment, long-term effects of HIV including serious infections and other health problems can be prevented.

 Blood test

  • A blood test is the most common way to test for HIV
  • The test provides a reliable result 45 days after exposure to HIV.

If you live within Luton and are aged 16 and over, you can order a home test kit online. Please click here if you would like to order one to your home (please note that HIV can take up to 90 days to show on a finger prick blood test from a home kit)

Pharmacy testing

Some pharmacies in Luton offer HIV testing through Public Heath. See our pharmacy list to find out which ones offer this service.

 

For more information on HIV, follow the links below

www.ibase.com

www.aidsmap.com

http://www.tht.org.uk/