HIV Self Test

AT-HOME HIV TESTS NOW AVAILABLE

The Project is excited to offer at-home HIV tests at no-charge! Here’s how it works:

  1. Request a test by filling out this form.

  2. We will mail the test to the provided address in discrete packaging. Tests can also be picked up in-person.

  3. Complete the test per the included instructions.

  4. Report your results via this form.

Common Questions

  • No, it uses oral fluid. The test collects cells by taking a swab of your gums. The test looks for antibodies to HIV. These are proteins your body makes in response to having HIV infection.

  • How accurate the test is for you will depend on how recent your possible exposure to HIV was. The Window Period is the time between infection and when a test can accurately detect that infection. The at home test has a window period of about 3 months.

  • It takes only 20 mins to get results.

  • The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test is a qualitative test that is designed to be visually read. It can provide results such as: preliminary positive, negative, and invalid (test was not working)

  • You should not use the In-Home test if:

    -You are under the age 17 (The test has not yet been approved by the FDA for this age group).

    -You have participated in an HIV vaccine trial (Trial vaccines may cause you to get a result that is not accurate).

    -You are concerned about a possible exposure to HIV within the last 3 months (e.g. unprotected sex, sharing needles or injection drug equipment).

    -You are experiencing symptoms of a possible recent HIV infection. These symptoms can include fever, fatigue, sore throat, rash, swollen tonsils or lymph nodes, headache, joint or muscle aches, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, or night sweats.

  • No. This test is only for HIV. For all other STI’s please schedule an in-person or mobile clinic appointment.

  • Yes. You can self-report your results by filling out this confidential form, otherwise staff will follow-up in two weeks if we don’t hear back. Once you submit your results, staff will reach out within 48 business days to follow-up on referrals requested.

  • Please report this using our result reporting form. This is considered a preliminary positive and a healthcare professional must verify this result with additional testing.

    You are not alone. We are here for you. If your test result is positive and you need immediate support, you can call or text our Prevention Department at 309-738-6119 or call Joaquin (Prevention Manager) at 309-581-5233. If no response, please leave a detailed voicemail and we will contact you back ASAP.

  • Yes. To request a telehealth appointment to have a staff walk you through the process and be present for the results, please call Joaquin, Prevention Manager, at 309-581-5233 or email him at jbuenodiaz@tpqc.org

  • Of course! You can always test with us in-person at our sexual health clinic.