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Infectious Disease Screening

HIV Test

Screen for HIV infection with our confidential serology test. This important analysis detects antibodies and antigens to Human Immunodeficiency Virus, providing crucial insights into HIV status for early detection, treatment, and prevention of transmission.

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HIV Test

Want to know your HIV status for peace of mind, early treatment if needed, or to protect sexual partners through informed decision-making?

Overview

Think of HIV serology testing as your body's advanced security system check – it's designed to detect whether you've been exposed to HIV by looking for both the virus itself and your immune system's response to it. This fourth-generation test is like having a sophisticated alarm system that can spot intruders (the virus) and also detect whether your security team (immune system) has already sprung into action, giving you answers much faster than older tests could provide.

HIV is a virus that specifically targets your immune system's key defenders, gradually weakening your body's ability to fight off infections if left untreated. The beauty of this comprehensive test is that it can detect HIV as early as 2-4 weeks after exposure by simultaneously checking for antibodies your body produces and a viral protein called p24 antigen. Early detection is incredibly important because modern HIV treatment can reduce the virus to undetectable levels, allowing people to live healthy, normal lives while also eliminating the risk of passing the virus to partners – making this test a powerful tool for both personal health and community wellbeing.

Reviewed by Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

Symptoms

You may benefit from this test if you experience:
Extreme fatigue that doesn't improve with rest Frequent infections (more than 4 colds per year) Unprotected sexual contact Multiple sexual partners Partner with hepatitis or HIV Injection drug use history

Purpose

Essential for sexually active individuals, people with high-risk exposures, those with multiple partners, healthcare workers, or anyone wanting to know their HIV status for health and prevention purposes.

How to prepare

No special preparation required. Maintain confidentiality and inform healthcare provider of recent high-risk exposures, current medications, and any symptoms. Blood sample collected by trained phlebotomist at collection centre. Fasting not required.

Understanding results

Results show reactive (positive) or non-reactive (negative) for HIV. Reactive results require confirmatory testing with Western blot or HIV RNA. Non-reactive results indicate no HIV detected, though recent infection within window period may not be detected.

After the test

Reactive results require immediate confirmatory testing and linkage to HIV specialist care for treatment evaluation. Non-reactive results with recent high-risk exposure may require repeat testing. Counseling provided for prevention strategies and risk reduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Fourth-generation tests are over 99% accurate and can detect HIV as early as 2-4 weeks after infection, significantly reducing the window period compared to older antibody-only tests.
  • When HIV treatment reduces viral load to undetectable levels (maintained for at least 6 months), there is no risk of sexual transmission to partners, even without condoms.
  • Annual testing for most sexually active adults, every 3-6 months for high-risk individuals, and after any potential exposure. Discuss frequency with your healthcare provider based on your risk factors.
  • Immediate linkage to HIV specialist care for treatment evaluation. Modern antiretroviral therapy is highly effective, and most people achieve undetectable viral loads within 3-6 months of starting treatment.
  • Risk is lower than anal or vaginal sex but not zero, especially with cuts or sores in the mouth. Using barriers like condoms or dental dams further reduces risk.
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is daily medication that prevents HIV infection in high-risk individuals. It's 99% effective when taken consistently and is recommended for people with HIV-positive partners or high-risk behaviors.
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We want you to feel bloody good—inside and out. Regular testing isn’t just about checking your current health; it helps you spot abnormal values you might not know about.

1

Book your referral

Choose the testing that suits your goals. After ordering, you will receive your referral by email.

2

Collect your sample

Easy sample collection at one of our 4000+ partner collection centres throughout Australia. Find nearest

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Receive your results

View your lab results and receive a personalised review from the secure Bloody Good platform.

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