Can you test for HIV at home with a test kit?

Does the HIV test kit look like that of the pregnancy test kit?

yea they do..they are usually in the aisle with pregnancy tests and condoms and all that. They are kinda expensive so if you really think you need to be checked you could always go to a free clinic.

I honestly didn't know you could take a home test!
I guess you learn something new everyday!

I don't thinks so. You need blood to do that. If you could, that would sell!!!! go profit!!!!

Yes, but you get better accuracy on results by attending to a clinic for such matter.

I would go to a proper clinic. There is the rapid test which gives you the result very quickly. However, if you are positive they will then take another test, 'elysa' test which takes about a week to confirm the results of the first test.

You will probably need some form of counselling if the test is positive.

However, if you think that you have 'possible' contracted HIV very recently, it is very useful to get the test done ASAP. You can then take some prophylaxis medication that can prevent HIV.

HIV is a disease which is can be prevented. Either:
A Abstain from sex.
B Be faithful to one faithful partner
C Condomise.

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