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Our HIV blood test kit is an at-home self testing kit with confidential results in three working days. Use our consultation service to learn more.
This HIV test is for just 10 days after you last had sex or other incident of concern.
Blood test for HIV type 1 RNA Viral Load, to tell you how much HIV 1 is in your system.
A blood test for HIV 1/2 and the p-24 antigen.
If you've had potential exposure to HIV or just want to check your status, this test provides a fast and reliable way to find out.
A blood test for HIV 1/2 and the p-24 antigen.
An HIV test that detects both HIV 1 and 2 Antibodies and the p24 Antigen.
An instant HIV test for HIV 1 and 2 Antibodies.
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| Feature | LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor At home HIV test kit | Better2Know HIV 1 PCR | Better2Know HIV 1 RNA Viral Load (PCR) | Better2Know HIV 2 PCR Test | Better2Know HIV 4th Generation Test | Medichecks HIV Blood Test | Better2Know HIV Home Test Kit | Better2Know Instant 4th Generation HIV test | Better2Know Instant HIV Antibody test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectScreen score | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| Price | £32.95 | £295.00 | £495.00 | £495.00 | £145.00 | £49.00 | £65.00 | £185.00 | £185.00 |
| Biomarkers Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Doctor Reviewed | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Turnaround Min Days | 3 days | 1 days | 5 days | 10 days | 1 days | 3 days | 1 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 3 days | 1 days | 5 days | 10 days | 1 days | 3 days | 1 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | At-home finger-prick, posted to lab | Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit | Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit | Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit | Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit; also home kit £65 | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick, post to lab; also clinic £145 | Instant test at selected clinics | Instant test at selected clinics |
| Gender Focus | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both |
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