HIV 1 & 2 Test with Confirmation

This test allows you to check for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the sexually transmitted viral infection that, left untreated, attacks the immune system and can progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This HIV test detects the presence of both HIV antibodies (HIV-1 and HIV-2) and HIV antigen. Consistent with CDC testing guidelines, if your HIV test result is positive, the lab will perform an additional confirmatory test on your sample at no extra cost to you.

Many people with HIV have no signs and symptoms for many years, which makes it easy to spread through unprotected sex or other exposures. If you’re sexually active, especially if you have unprotected sex, testing for STDs is one of the best ways to protect your health and the health of your partner. Early detection makes treatment easier and helps prevent complications and progression. The only way to know for sure if you have an STD or STI is to get tested.

No doctor’s visit needed.

This test checks for both HIV-1 and HIV-2 and is consistent with the HIV diagnostic algorithm recommended by the CDC2. If you are looking to test after a specific potential HIV exposure, please note that no HIV test can detect it immediately after exposure. This test can usually detect HIV 18-45 days after exposure, but if you get a negative result during this window, you should consider testing again after 45 days from the potential exposure.

HIV-1 and HIV-2 are types of human immunodeficiency virus, a sexually transmitted viral infection. HIV attacks the immune system, weakening the body’s defenses against infections and disease1. Without treatment, HIV can progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Many people with HIV have no symptoms for years, which makes it easy to spread through unprotected sex or other exposures. The virus can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, or breast milk. Testing for HIV is done with a blood sample. Consistent with CDC testing guidelines2, if your HIV test result is positive, the lab will perform an additional confirmatory test on your sample at no extra cost to you.

There are two types of HIV found in the United States: HIV-1, which is the most common, and HIV-2. This test checks for both types.

There is no cure for HIV or AIDS, and the infection does not go away on its own. However, treatment with antiretroviral therapy (ART) can suppress the virus to undetectable levels. When HIV is undetectable, it cannot be transmitted sexually. Effective treatment also prevents progression to AIDS and protects the immune system from long-term damage. If left untreated, HIV can severely weaken the immune system, progress to AIDS, and lead to life-threatening infections and complications.

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