HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which targets the immune system and reduces the body’s ability to fight everyday infections and diseases. If left untreated, HIV can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). While AIDS cannot be transmitted from one person to another, the HIV virus can.

After exposure to HIV, it can take 6-12 weeks before your body develops the antibodies detected by this test. This time is called the window period. If you take an HIV self-test during the window period, you may incorrectly get a negative result. If you believe you have recently been exposed to HIV, you are recommended to test again after the window period has passed.

There is no cure for HIV or AIDS but, with correct medical treatment, it can be managed as a non-life-threatening condition. With early diagnosis and treatment, the life expectancy of someone with HIV can be similar to that of someone who does not have HIV.

At-home self-test to detect antibodies to HIV Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) and/or HIV Virus Type 2 (HIV-2) in blood.