HIV infection is the world's most deadly epidemic.  The HIV virus is transmitted through blood borne contact with an infected person.  Many infected persons mistake symptoms for the flu or comparable viral-type infections. When a person has become infected with HIV, the body produces antibodies to the virus. For most people, these antibodies can be detected in a blood test by the time 2 to 12 weeks have passed since the exposure. In some cases, it can take up to 6 months. For this reason, it is very important to be aware that a negative (-) HIV test after a potential exposure may not mean an absence of HIV infection. This period of time between transmission of the HIV virus from one person to another and when the HIV can be detected by a blood test is called the "window period".

*Repeated testing at 12 weeks and 6 months is very important and highly recommended.

The HIV home blood test anti-HIV 1+2 cassette test is a rapid direct binding diagnostic tool for the detection of HIV 1+2 antibodies in the whole blood and serum thus the detection of HIV infection. Purified recombinant antigens are utilized in specifically identifying anti-HIV with high sensitivity. The HIV home blood test is a simple, visual qualitative rapid detection kit and visual results appear within 5-10 minutes. (more information on hiv)        HIV URINE TEST   Instructions for HIV Blood Test