HIV 1&2/p24 Antigen

This test is useful for anyone who believes they’ve come into contact with HIV or as a useful precaution test. You should take this test if you’ve been alerted by a previous sexual partner that they are HIV+.

Many countries also require medical certification to prove that you do not have HIV if you are applying for a work visa. We offer certification of your results for free, if required, to help you with this process.

This test has a 1 day turnaround time from when it’s received by our laboratory. All of our samples are sent to the laboratory by either first class post or by courier.

Please be advised that this test will only offer the advised level of accuracy 28 days after potential exposure. If you believe you came into contact with HIV more recently than 28 days, our Early Detection tests may be of benefit. These tests offer diagnosis against HIV with a shorter 10 day turnaround time. Please contact our customer services team who will discuss your testing options with you.

You order a phlebotomy station test. A sample collection kit will then be sent to you by post. The sample kit can be dispatched to an address of choice or, if discretion is required, the order can be delivered to a post office for collection.

Upon receipt of the test, the patient is required to contact YSH to book their appointment. This can be done via email ([email protected]) or telephone (0161 660 2599).

Once the appointment is booked, you will receive a confirmation of appointment, including the full address of the clinic, with instructions.

If urine or swabs are required, these should be done prior to attending the clinic appointment.  Only the blood sample will be taken in a clinic.

Photographic ID must be taken to the appointment and you must remember to take the sample collection kit with you.

Once the nurse has drawn blood, they will hand the sample back to you for posting. You need to take a photograph of the tracking label, before placing the sample kit in a post box.

Results will be uploaded to the online portal once available from the laboratory.

This test is only available as a clinic test or by using our home visits service. By selecting a clinic test you’ll be assisted by a nurse or doctor in one of our sexual health clinics located across the country.

To book this test, simply press the ‘Select This Test’ button above. You’ll then be taken to our booking page where you can choose the best clinic for your needs.

Our clinics are all based in a discreet setting and because many of them are general health clinics, there’s no reason why anyone will know that you’re there for a sexual health screening. Just let the receptionist know who you are upon arrival.

The HIV 1&2/p24 Antigen test requires a blood and urine sample. The blood sample is collected by a trained nurse or doctor. They’ll take care of you and ensure you’re comfortable, but it will require the use of a needle.

Once you’ve deposited your sample, we’ll take care of the rest. We’ll notify you of your results using our online portal as soon as they’re reported by the laboratory.