The HIV Test helps determine if someone is infected with HIV-1 or HIV-2 by using a small drop of blood collected from a finger prick. The test only needs a tiny sample, about the size of a small drop (10 microliters).
Who is this test for?
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.
- Those who have had unprotected sex (without a condom or PrEP).
Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
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.