HIV 1 & 2 Testing

How to check your HIV 1 & 2 levels with a home finger-prick blood test kit

What Is A HIV 1 & 2 Test For?

A HIV 1 & 2 test is also known as a HIV Serology Test, HIV Screening Test, AIDS Test or an AIDS Screen test.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus - HIV - exists as two species of virus which target your immune system. Over time this progressively weakens your immune system leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

This reduces your ability to fight disease and infections.

There are two types of HIV - 1 and 2 - and discriminating between them is clinically important. The latest testing technology is used to detect HIV with maximum sensitivity.

Early symptoms can be very mild so you should get tested if you have been at risk.

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What If HIV 1 & 2 Test is Negative or not Detected?

Your test returned a 'Not Detected' result for HIV. The presence of antibodies to HIV Type 1 and Type 2 and the p24 Antigen was not detected.

A negative result on a 4th generation HIV blood test performed four weeks after possible exposure excludes HIV infection with a high degree of certainty (~95%).

To be as certain as possible it is highly recommended to be re-tested at three months post-exposure.

Note that a negative HIV blood test result cannot completely rule out the possibility of HIV infection due to variation between individuals and how the HIV virus develops.

After you have been exposed to HIV there is a period of time called seroconversion, during which the virus reproduces and your body produces antibodies to levels that are detectable in the blood.

Samples taken from either the very early phase (preseroconversion) of HIV development or the late phase of HIV infection can sometimes return a negative test result. As yet unknown HIV variants could also lead to a negative HIV finding.

In some rare cases, it is also possible for seroconversion to take longer than normal.

For those who remain sexually active and/or are a part of a high-risk group, the recommendation is to have an HIV test every three months.

The test can be done more frequently if there is a potential HIV exposure. Sharing needles, lack of condom use when having sex (especially anal sex), or experiencing an incidence of a broken condom that occurred during sexual penetration, are all good reasons to suspect HIV exposure.

HIV Testing For HIV Types 1 & 2 Using A 4th Generation Home Blood Test Kit. Gives Maximum Sensitivity & Accuracy

How To Test HIV 1 & 2?

The HIV 1 & 2 Test allows you to accurately check for the presence of HIV 1 & 2 in a fingerprick blood and urine sample.

You can check for the presence of HIV 1 & 2 by buying a home finger-prick blood test kit below. Your sample is then professionally analysed in an accredited laboratory for total reassurance. The Vitall HIV 1 & 2 Home Test Kit includes a HIV 1 & 2 test and is available for just £49.

Please see the following test kits:

Other Biomarkers Often Tested With HIV 1 & 2

p24 Antigen

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Why Take The HIV 1 & 2 Test?

Screen for the most common & serious sexually transmitted infections experienced by heterosexual men.

Take control of your health without any of the inconvenience of going to the doctors with one of Vitall’s at-home blood tests.

Who Should Take The HIV 1 & 2 Blood And Urine Test?

Simple bodily swabbing and fingerprick blood testing delivers the highest accuracy testing with results delivered quickly & securely online.

You get the convenience of home testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis.

We guarantee:

The highest clinical quality & sensitivity, to give you complete reassurance.
Complete discretion, we won't disclose your results to your GP, employer or insurers under any circumstances.
Detailed results and reporting, with clear guidance in the event of a positive result.

This Male STI Test is advised if you:

have a partner who has been diagnosed with an STI;
have entered a new sexual relationship with someone;
have had unprotected sexual intercourse;
have symptoms that indicate the presence of an STI;
want the convenience of home testing without waiting for a GP appointment;
need a high quality, clinically accredited test done in a professional clinical laboratory.

Take a complete health check-up with Vitall.

How Much Do Male STI Tests Cost?

The Vitall male STI test is available online for just £89. Your home test kit will be dispatched by free first class post for delivery to your door.

For the best value testing you can also upgrade this male STI home test to tests which also measure other biomarkers, including:

Male Extra Safe STI - Complete STI screening for heterosexual men.

When you checkout to buy your male STI test online we also offer additional options, including:

Upgrade to next day delivery of your home test kit for an additional £7.99.
Visit the Patient Reception in central London for just £25. Your male STI test sample can be collected by a qualified nurse for immediate analysis.
Have a nurse visit you to collect the sample for your male STI test, this is available within the M25 area for just £149.

Whichever option you choose at checkout, buying the best male STI test online in the UK with Vitall ensures high quality results from an accredited laboratory.

Take control of your health today with one of Vitall’s home blood tests.

Frequently Asked Questions About STI Testing

Here are some questions we often get about our sexual health testing services.

If you need anything else answered please contact us here.

How Accurate Are STI Test Kits?

STI Tests Are Tested In UKAS Accredited Laboratories For the Fastest, Most Accurate Results Possible

We guarantee the highest clinical quality & sensitivity STI testing available.

Your tests are analysed in UKAS accredited, CPA approved and ISO certified laboratories.

This is the highest level of clinical accreditation in the UK. We achieve the same level of quality as trusted by NHS hospitals, private clinics & general practitioners.

We work exclusively with the largest independent provider of clinical laboratory diagnostics in the UK. By utilising over 30 years of testing experience we deliver maximum reassurance for critical health tests.

What Medical Professionals Are Involved With My STI Test?

STI Testing Is Conducted By Registered Healthcare Professionals, To Enbsure your Sample Is Processed Correctly. STI Blood Tests Are Processed Using a Leading UK Laboratory

All STI testing is conducted entirely by trained biomedical scientists and other healthcare professionals. As a medically-led laboratory, a team of up to 16 consultant doctors are responsible for laboratory clinical governance.

Once test analysis has been completed to our high standards, your results are processed and a personalised report created.

Your report clearly explains your test results and can include comparison against normal (reference) ranges, current NHS & NICE guidelines, general health guidance and recommended actions for follow up.

In the event of positive sexual health results, we partner with HealthExpress, the UK's premier online clinic & registered pharmacy. A GMC registered team UK doctors can review your details and prescribe safe treatment. We will also connect you with specialist sexual health advisors.

And of course, as our results are professional quality, your GP can also find them directly actionable.

Who is a Home STI Test Suitable For?

Our home test kits are for those who want the convenience of home testing with the reassurance of professional clinical laboratory analysis.

Home STI Checks are advised if you have:

had unprotected sexual intercourse.
have a partner who has been diagnosed with an STI.
have entered a new sexual relationship with someone.
are experiencing symptoms that indicate the presence of an STI.

However, as many STIs express no symptoms it’s important to get tested if you are at risk.

How Does A STI Home Test Work?

Taking an STI test from home is an affordable alternative to visiting a doctor or a private clinic.

There’s no need to make an appointment or take time off work.

STI Home Test Kits Are The Easiest Way To Take A Reliable STI Test. With The Convenience of Home Sampling Our STI Kits Provide Everything Required For An Accurate, Safe Result

We send a discreetly packaged STI test kit to your home.
It includes everything you need to easily collect a sample with clear instructions.
Simply post your sample(s) to our laboratory in the prepaid envelope included.
Your STI tests are analysed by professional medical practitioners in the UK's largest independent accredited clinical laboratory.
We’ll email when your results are available and they can be reviewed securely online.

When Will My STI Test Kit Arrive?

If you order your test by 2 pm Monday to Saturday, we will post your test kit to you free of charge the same day. Test kits are posted by first class and normally arrive in one or two working days.

You can also select next day shipping at an additional charge for guaranteed next day delivery.

How Long Until I Get My STI Test Results Online?

STI Test Results Are Reported To You Securely Online. Result Reports Clearly Detail Any Abnormal Findings and Provide Complete Sexual Health Confidence

After the laboratory receives your samples they’re immediately booked in and we’ll notify you of their arrival.

STI blood tests such as HIV and Hepatitis are high priority samples and results will usually be available within 24 hours, often much sooner.

Other tests such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea undergo a longer analytical process and can take up to 48 hours for analysis to complete.

Please note we always aim to deliver results quickly and efficiently. Occasionally results may take a little longer due to the complex nature of biological sample analysis.

What Happens If My STI Check Is Positive?

Positive STI Test Results Are Cause For Concern. We Give Clear Guidance As To What You Must Do To Followup & Treat Any Condition

Firstly, please don’t panic. Most conditions can be treated simply and effectively with medication. We’ll provide you with the details of our Pharmacist partners who can issue a prescription for the medication you need or you can take the results to your GP.

If you test positive for HIV then a second test is required for confirmation. This helps decide where to be referred to for treatment and additional support. We recommend discussing with the HIV specialists at the fantastic Terrence Higgins Trust and/or making an appointment at your nearest GUM clinic.

How Should I Collect and Return My Sample?

We include clear instructions on how to take your sample with every STI home test kit.

Collect your sample on a Monday to Friday, before 9 a.m.

Then post on the same day in the prepaid mailbag included.

These requirements ensure the laboratory receive & process the freshest sample possible.

How is My Privacy Protected When I Take A STI Test Online?

We guarantee complete discretion, we won't disclose your results to your GP, employer or insurers under any circumstances.

Your data security is hugely important to us. We take strict measures to ensure result integrity with the minimum of data sharing. We only share the essential details need to conduct testing with our laboratory provider.

We don't believe in selling your data, individually or in aggregate. And you can request to wipe your account data at any time.

All samples are disposed of following analysis.

You can review our privacy policy here.