Question

Can I test for HIV at home in the UK?

30 May 2008. Related: All topics, HIV testing.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

There are two types of home tests for a range of infections including HIV:

i) is based on home sampling – where you take the sample yourself at home (saliva, blood, etc, depending on the test) – and then post this to a lab that contact you later with the results.

ii) where you both sample and get results yourself at home, without the need for an outside lab.

In the UK, for HIV, home sampling is legal, but home testing is not.

The THT offer a home sampling service in conjunction with a private (non-NHS) clinic for