HIV and AIDS testing
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At Open House we offer three different tests for HIV or AIDS. To determine which HIV test is relevant in your situation, you must take into account the time elapsed since the risk contact you are concerned about – i.e. consider the window period. All of our STI tests and HIV test have a sensitivity greater than 99%, and we deliver the results in a maximum of 90 minutes in our physical clinics.
Types of HIV or AIDS tests: We are experts in their diagnosis
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- Less than 3 days: If you have been exposed to HIV, there is the possibility of being treated with anti-HIV therapy (PEP) in public health.
- Between 3 and 10 days: Regrettably, you cannot receive anti-HIV therapy (PEP) and you will have to wait to carry out any test for HIV.
- 10 days: At this point the first HIV test can be performed, using the PCR technique, the result is delivered in 90 minutes and it costs €140.
- 28 days: The antibody and p24 antigen test can be performed, the result is delivered in 20 minutes at our clinics. You can also take this test through our online test service, the cost is €80.
- 3 months: HIV antibody test. It is considered definitive even for the highest risk practices, we deliver the result in 20 minutes in our clinics and its cost is €40.
What is HIV and AIDS?
HIV is a virus that attacks very aggressively and gradually destroys the immune system of the infected person if left untreated, rendering the body incapable of dealing with any other infection. When the defences of infected people have been reduced to very low levels, AIDS occurs.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the state of decline in the defences due to having the HIV virus (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and not receiving treatment to control it. There are two different types: HIV- 1 and HIV-2. In Europe more than 99% of the cases are of type 1.
What are the symptoms of HIV and AIDS?
The acute infection stage usually goes unnoticed, but occasionally there are flu-like manifestations (fever, malaise, sore throat, and swollen glands). Then there is a stage of asymptomatic infection and finally, if treatment is not received , AIDS develops. This stage is related to the presence of diseases such as wasting syndrome and a series of opportunistic infections that, having inactive defences, can even cause death.
How is HIV transmitted, and when should I get an HIV test:
- Unprotected sexual intercourse with infected persons, mainly vaginal or anal penetration.
- Contact of contaminated blood with fresh wounds, the eyes, mucous membranes or through infected blood transfusions.
- Maternal-foetal transmission.
- Sharing syringes or tattoos with unclean or re-used needles
It is not transmitted by:
Sweat, tears, saliva or urine, therefore, it is not transmitted by kissing, hugging, caressing or shaking hands. Nor by sharing utensils, food or drinks, visiting a hospital or going to the doctor, using public transport or using the same toilets as an HIV-positive person.
Home HIV tests:
If you want maximum convenience, flexibility and confidentiality, this service is made for you. Take your own sample wherever you want with our sample collection kit, send it free of charge to our laboratory and view your results on our web portal.
