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4 Best HIV At-Home Test Kits
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rel="noopener noreferrer">Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH</a></span></span> — <span><span><span><span>Written by <a class="css-1c2ok3c css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracee M. Herbaugh</a></span></span></span><span><span><span> and <a class="css-1c2ok3c css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Corey Whelan</a></span></span></span></span> — <a class="css-1c2ok3c css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span> Updated on February 1, 2024</span></a></div></section></div><div><div class="css-1jtzdsi"><button type="button"><span>On this page</span><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="40" height="40" viewBox="0 0 40 40"><path d="M22 22h15.83a2 2 0 1 0 0-4H22V2.16a2 2 0 1 0-4 0V18H2.17a1.94 1.94 0 0 0-1.9 1.95 2.08 2.08 0 0 0 .55 1.42 2 2 0 0 0 1.35.63H18v15.83c.019.509.238.991.61 1.34a2.08 2.08 0 0 0 1.42.55 2 2 0 0 0 2-1.9z"></path></svg></button><div class="css-1xpddh8"><div><ul><li><a href="#types-of-tests">Types of tests</a></li><li><a href="#our-picks">Our picks</a></li><li><a href="#how-they-compare">How they compare</a></li><li><a href="#our-criteria">Our criteria</a></li><li><a href="#how-to-choose">How to choose</a></li><li><a href="#when-to-test">When to test</a></li><li><a href="#talking-with-a-doctor">Talking with a doctor</a></li><li><a href="#faq">FAQ</a></li><li><a href="#the-bottom-line">The bottom line</a></li></ul></div></div></div><article class="article-body css-d2znx6 undefined"><div class="css-1wape1s"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div data-preamp="serena-chatbot"></div></div><div></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div><p class="css-w2pt6r">Self-testing for HIV is remarkably reliable, especially for detecting long-standing infections. Learn more about these tests and our recommendations for the best ones. </p></div></div><div><div><figure class="css-yhe8zq"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-mjp0j9"><picture class="css-16pk1is"><source srcSet="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/3355201-4-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-1296x728-Header-81b9bf.jpg 750w" media="(min-width: 1190px)"/><source srcSet="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/3355201-4-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-1296x728-Header-81b9bf.jpg 750w" media="(min-width: 990px)"/><source srcSet="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/3355201-4-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-1296x728-Header-81b9bf.jpg 879w" media="(min-width: 768px)"/><img src="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/3355201-4-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-1296x728-Header-81b9bf.jpg" alt="three at-home HIV tests" class="css-1jytyml"/></picture></span><hl-share-overlay class="css-18moxll"><a class="icon-hl-pinterest css-q12qfg" 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name="Quick-look-at-the-best-at-home-HIV-tests">Quick look at the best at-home HIV tests</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><ul class="responsive"><li><strong>Best overall:</strong> <span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><a class="content-link content-link css-1e0d1y5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow" data-event="In-Content Affiliate Link|everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336|clicked" href="https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/4846/redirect?lp=328&tc=120226&subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fwp-3355201&subid=everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336&correlationId=null" data-element-id="53dc193c-d003-4010-8743-05fdeac86658" data-type="link" data-id="https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/4846/redirect?lp=328&tc=120226&subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fwp-3355201&subid=everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336&correlationId=c2be1404-6510-48f7-b4ec-6b978545c64b" data-sponsors="activation.healthline.com" data-sponsor-index="1" subid="everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336" tagularDetails="[object Object]">Everlywell</a> | <em><a href="#overall" class="content-link content-link css-1rxe561">Skip to review</a></em></li><li><strong>Best for frequent testing:</strong> <span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><a class="content-link content-link css-1e0d1y5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow" data-event="In-Content Affiliate Link|letsgetchecked_hiv_textlink_7205|clicked" href="https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5532/redirect?lp=328&tc=120226&subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fwp-3355201&subid=letsgetchecked_hiv_textlink_7205&correlationId=null" data-element-id="69641958-879f-49bc-8b97-3dadc24f0364" data-type="link" data-id="https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5532/redirect?lp=328&tc=120226&subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fwp-3355201&subid=letsgetchecked_hiv_textlink_7205&correlationId=6f9243b1-deeb-4a08-bb2a-d166101686f9" data-sponsors="activation.healthline.com" data-sponsor-index="2" subid="letsgetchecked_hiv_textlink_7205" tagularDetails="[object Object]">LetsGetChecked</a> | <em><a href="#frequent" class="content-link content-link css-1rxe561">Skip to review</a></em></li><li><strong>Best for fast delivery:</strong> <span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><a class="content-link content-link css-1e0d1y5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow" data-event="In-Content Affiliate Link|mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682|clicked" href="https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5963/redirect?lp=328&tc=120226&subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fwp-3355201&subid=mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682&correlationId=null" data-element-id="ca02f34e-2e2a-40d9-bc7a-8da7cd674d0d" data-type="link" data-id="https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5963/redirect?lp=328&tc=120226&subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fwp-3355201&subid=mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682&correlationId=ddbf8466-cc7f-4730-985d-42dbe36ac69b" data-sponsors="activation.healthline.com" data-sponsor-index="3" subid="mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682" tagularDetails="[object Object]">myLAB Box</a> | <em><a href="#fast" class="content-link content-link css-1rxe561">Skip to review</a></em></li><li><strong>Best budget option:</strong> <a href="https://oraquick.com/oraquick-in-home-hiv-test/" data-type="link" data-id="https://oraquick.com/oraquick-in-home-hiv-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link content-link css-1rxe561">OraQuick</a> | <em><a href="#budget" class="content-link content-link css-1rxe561">Skip to review</a></em></li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">You can be HIV positive for 10 years or longer without symptoms. For that reason, many people have HIV but don’t know it. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">HIV testing at home is a private and efficient way to find out your status. These tests may be particularly reliable for identifying long-standing infections, helping ensure that you get treatment and stop the transmission of HIV to other people. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">Read on to learn about the different types of at-home HIV tests, plus our recommendations. </p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline5__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline5__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="types-of-tests">Types of at-home HIV tests</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">At-home HIV tests, modified versions of tests used in healthcare settings, are impressively <a href="https://www.aidsmap.com/about-hiv/how-accurate-self-testing-home-testing-hiv" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.aidsmap.com/about-hiv/how-accurate-self-testing-home-testing-hiv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">reliable</a> for identifying long-standing infections. They may not be as accurate for detecting new HIV infections. Still, they can be a valuable <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986793/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986793/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">self-care tool</a></hl-trusted-source> for protecting yourself and others. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">Some at-home tests give you a fast response without the need to return your sample to a lab. Others require mailing in a sample, which may take several days before you get results.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">There are two types of at-home HIV tests available. </p></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li><strong>Antigen/antibody test:</strong> This looks for both HIV <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/infection/antigen-vs-antibody" target="_blank" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">antibodies and antigens</a>. The immune system produces antibodies when exposed to HIV. Antigens activate the immune system. For HIV, an antigen called p24 is produced even before antibodies develop. These tests involve a finger-prick blood draw.</li><li><strong>Antibody test:</strong> This test looks for antibodies (IgG) to HIV in the blood or saliva. In general, antibody tests that use blood from a vein can detect HIV sooner than at-home tests done with blood from a finger prick or with saliva. </li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">HIV testing at home uses the following methods: </p></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li><strong>Oral swab:</strong> A quick oral swab is all that’s required to check for HIV antibodies in the saliva. It takes anywhere from 20–40 minutes for results. According to a <a href="https://jcm.asm.org/content/57/11/e00257-19/figures-only" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">2019 paper</a>, blood tests provide more accurate lab results than saliva. </li><li><strong>Finger prick:</strong> These over-the-counter tests require pricking a finger to get a sample for testing. It can take up to 7 business days to get the results.</li><li><strong>Urine sample or vaginal swab:</strong> Some tests check for several types of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/sexually-transmitted-diseases" target="_blank" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">sexually transmitted infections (STIs)</a> through the use of additional sample collections. </li></ul></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="our-picks">Healthline’s picks for at-home HIV tests</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive" id="overall"></p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive" id="everlywell">Best overall</h3></div><div><h3 class=" responsive"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><a class="content-link content-link css-1e0d1y5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow" data-event="In-Content Affiliate Link|everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336|clicked" href="https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/4846/redirect?lp=328&tc=120226&subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fhiv-at-home-test&subid=everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336&correlationId=null" data-element-id="208bc5ca-78f3-4c13-a1cf-1696477f4dc9" data-sponsors="activation.healthline.com" data-sponsor-index="4" subid="everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336" tagularDetails="[object Object]">Everlywell</a></h3></div><div><div><figure class="css-14fi3un"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-1s8jdqi"><lazy-image alt="everlywell hiv test" src="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1165248-HIV-Test-with-bg.png?w=315&h=840" srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1165248-HIV-Test-with-bg.png?w=525 250w" className="css-1jytyml"></lazy-image></span></span></figure></div></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li><strong>Price:</strong> $69.99 with free shipping; health savings account (HSA)/flexible spending account (FSA) accepted</li><li><strong>Type of sample:</strong> finger prick</li><li><strong>Results:</strong> within 5 business days</li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">This HIV test from <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/everlywell-review" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.healthline.com/health/everlywell-review" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Everlywell</a> screens for IgG antibodies and p24 antigens (viral proteins). This finger-prick method can detect HIV 18–90 days after exposure. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">When you return your blood sample, it will undergo testing at a lab certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). An encrypted system will store your information in an encrypted system that accommodates security with the <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/hipaa.html#:~:text=Health%20Insurance%20Portability%20and%20Accountability%20Act%20of%201996%20(HIPAA),-Print&text=The%20Health%20Insurance%20Portability%20and,the%20patient%27s%20consent%20or%20knowledge." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)</a></hl-trusted-source>.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">You’ll get a detailed digital report with your results. If test results are positive, you can connect with the Everlywell physician network at no additional cost.</p></div><div><div id="widget_call_out_b5745b1e-0029-4987-b9bc-173065e0ecd3" class="css-1smxbky"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div class="css-1r9bcg7"><div class="css-1j160rq"><h3 class="icon-hl-check-thin css-2nwgta">Pros</h3><div class="css-h6zl9n"><ul class="pro-con--pro-list"><li>Reviews say digital results are easy and fast.</li><li>Free shipping and memberships are available.</li><li>Tests for antibodies and viral proteins.</li></ul></div></div><div class="css-xqvouu"><div class="css-19f8tkk"></div></div></div><div class="css-1uwjw6e"><div></div><div class="css-wvglsa"><svg alt="Healthline" width="75" height="12" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 113 18"><path fill="#000" d="M14.794 17.497H9.412V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H1.558V3.891L0 2.786C1.78 2.187 4.765.898 6.39 0v7.137c.645-.806 2.222-1.842 4.225-1.842 2.537 0 3.628 1.68 3.628 3.684v7.21c0 .218.184.654.551 1.308Zm55.493 0h-5.383V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H57.05V3.891l-1.558-1.105c1.78-.599 4.765-1.888 6.39-2.786v7.137c.645-.806 2.222-1.842 4.225-1.842 2.537 0 3.628 1.68 3.628 3.684v7.21c0 .218.184.654.551 1.308Zm-43.724-2.031v.852C25.492 17.24 24.309 18 21.764 18c-4.018 0-6.473-2.695-6.473-6.013 0-3.962 2.522-6.657 6.228-6.657 3.66 0 5.044 2.51 5.044 5.667h-6.691c.29 3.64 2.316 5.298 4.169 5.298.893 0 1.897-.3 2.522-.83ZM21.29 10.28c1.077 0 1.2-.307 1.2-1.208 0-.69-.123-2.393-1.2-2.393s-1.2 1.702-1.2 2.393c0 .9.123 1.208 1.2 1.208Zm91.21 5.181v.853c-1.071.921-2.254 1.681-4.799 1.681-4.018 0-6.473-2.695-6.473-6.012 0-3.963 2.522-6.658 6.228-6.658 3.66 0 5.044 2.511 5.044 5.667h-6.691c.29 3.64 2.316 5.299 4.169 5.299.893 0 1.897-.3 2.522-.83Zm-5.273-5.185c1.077 0 1.2-.307 1.2-1.208 0-.69-.123-2.393-1.2-2.393s-1.2 1.703-1.2 2.393c0 .901.123 1.208 1.2 1.208Zm-67.008 5.084.534.113c-.244.988-.957 2.526-3.249 2.526-1.914 0-2.451-1.175-2.852-2.419C34.32 16.733 33.008 18 30.516 18c-2.226 0-3.45-.99-3.45-2.857 0-2.073 2.023-3.593 7.075-5.09v-2.19c0-1.128-.601-1.52-1.27-1.52-.6 0-1.554.645-1.554 1.659 0 .484.089.852.156 1.336 0 .622-.712 1.567-1.803 1.567-1.202 0-1.78-.876-1.78-1.89 0-1.658 1.535-3.685 5.563-3.685 4.184 0 5.52 2.211 5.52 4.33v5.622c0 .345.133.69.512.69.334 0 .56-.189.734-.611Zm-6.052-.425v-4.174c-1.693.688-2.279 2.385-2.279 3.692 0 1.055.326 1.537 1.107 1.537.684 0 1.172-.436 1.172-1.055Zm12.971 2.561H41.58V3.891L40.1 2.786C41.791 2.187 44.901.898 46.445 0v16.19c0 .207.231.642.693 1.307Zm30.457 0h-5.558V3.891l-1.481-1.105C72.248 2.187 75.358.898 76.903 0v16.19c0 .207.23.642.692 1.307Zm-22.122-1.41v.853c-.81.691-2.153 1.06-3.602 1.06-2.387 0-3.218-1.774-3.218-3.272V6.72H47.5l6.053-5.313v4.378h1.919v.935h-1.919v8.675c0 .691.405 1.014.896 1.014.298 0 .83-.138 1.023-.323Zm26.74-10.946c-1.375 0-2.471-1.14-2.471-2.57C79.742 1.14 80.838 0 82.213 0c1.376 0 2.472 1.14 2.472 2.57 0 1.431-1.096 2.571-2.472 2.571Zm3.254 12.356h-5.674V8.93l-1.561-1.108c1.784-.6 4.776-1.894 6.405-2.794V16.19c0 .215.276.65.83 1.307Zm15.398 0h-5.558V8.93c0-.9-.643-1.477-1.4-1.477-.734 0-1.621.6-1.621 1.477v8.567h-4.832V8.93l-1.558-1.108c1.78-.6 4.638-1.894 6.263-2.794v2.355c.801-1.062 2.35-2.124 4.352-2.124 2.537 0 3.628 1.685 3.628 3.694v7.237c0 .21.242.647.726 1.307Z"></path></svg></div></div></div></div><div><div id="widget_call_out_7c463ec7-f2ac-433a-b4bb-1b0906cb7fb5" class="css-1smxbky"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div class="css-1r9bcg7"><div class="css-1j160rq"><div class="css-19f8tkk"></div></div><div class="css-xqvouu"><h3 class="icon-hl-close-thin css-2nwgta">Cons</h3><div class="css-h6zl9n"><ul class="pro-con--con-list"><li>If you take the test too close to the time of potential exposure, the results may be wrong. Results may take longer than you’d like.</li><li>A finger prick might be taxing for people who can get faint from blood.</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="css-1uwjw6e"><div></div><div class="css-wvglsa"><svg alt="Healthline" width="75" height="12" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 113 18"><path fill="#000" d="M14.794 17.497H9.412V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H1.558V3.891L0 2.786C1.78 2.187 4.765.898 6.39 0v7.137c.645-.806 2.222-1.842 4.225-1.842 2.537 0 3.628 1.68 3.628 3.684v7.21c0 .218.184.654.551 1.308Zm55.493 0h-5.383V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H57.05V3.891l-1.558-1.105c1.78-.599 4.765-1.888 6.39-2.786v7.137c.645-.806 2.222-1.842 4.225-1.842 2.537 0 3.628 1.68 3.628 3.684v7.21c0 .218.184.654.551 1.308Zm-43.724-2.031v.852C25.492 17.24 24.309 18 21.764 18c-4.018 0-6.473-2.695-6.473-6.013 0-3.962 2.522-6.657 6.228-6.657 3.66 0 5.044 2.51 5.044 5.667h-6.691c.29 3.64 2.316 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style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><a class="content-link css-hzsall" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow" data-event="In-Content Affiliate Link|everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336|clicked" href="https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/4846/redirect?lp=328&tc=120226&subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fhiv-at-home-test&subid=everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336&correlationId=null" data-element-id="282346b9-0577-4664-a0c5-e96c37070427" data-testid="link" data-sponsors="activation.healthline.com" data-sponsor-index="5" subid="everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336" tagularDetails="[object Object]"><span class="css-14ktbsh"><span class="css-1huyk6v">Shop now at Everlywell</span></span></a></span></div></div></div><div><p class="responsive" id="frequent"></p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive" id="letsgetchecked">Best for frequent testing</h3></div><div><h3 class=" responsive"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><a class="content-link content-link css-1e0d1y5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow" data-event="In-Content Affiliate Link|letsgetchecked_hiv_textlink_7205|clicked" href="https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5532/redirect?lp=328&tc=120226&subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fhiv-at-home-test&subid=letsgetchecked_hiv_textlink_7205&correlationId=null" data-element-id="4946f75f-4300-4e33-997a-30a55c3632de" data-sponsors="activation.healthline.com" data-sponsor-index="6" subid="letsgetchecked_hiv_textlink_7205" tagularDetails="[object Object]">LetsGetChecked</a></h3></div><div><div><figure class="css-14fi3un"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-1s8jdqi"><lazy-image alt="LetsGetChecked HIV Test" src="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-Letsgetchecked-HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=315&h=840" srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-Letsgetchecked-HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=525 250w" className="css-1jytyml"></lazy-image></span></span></figure></div></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li><strong>Price:</strong> $149; membership option saves 30%; HSA/FSA eligible </li><li><strong>Type of sample:</strong> finger prick and urine sample</li><li><strong>Results:</strong> 2–5 business days</li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/lets-get-checked-review" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">LetsGetChecked</a> is a testing company that offers several options at various price points. The <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv/4th-generation-hiv-test#definition" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">4th generation HIV test</a> comes with a combo package called the Standard 5, which checks for:</p></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/early-signs-hiv-infection" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">HIV</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/std/chlamydia" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">chlamydia</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/gonorrhea" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">gonorrhea</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/trichomoniasis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">trichomoniasis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/std/syphilis" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">syphilis</a></li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">The other option is to purchase the Complete 8 package. It includes the five STIs listed above and the bacteria Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, and Gardnerella (bacterial vaginosis). The price for the Complete 8 is $249.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">After the lab results are ready, a physician will review your report. You can arrange a call with a LetsGetChecked clinician if you have any questions or concerns.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">If you need medication, you can get it at no additional charge, although prescribing guidelines vary by state and diagnosis. All shipments arrive at your door in discreet packaging.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">The LetsGetChecked <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/lets-get-checked-review" target="_blank" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">membership</a> option sends you tests every 3 months.</p></div><div><div id="widget_call_out_b230e171-0790-42ab-a84e-c06de528a4ee" class="css-1smxbky"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div class="css-1r9bcg7"><div class="css-1j160rq"><h3 class="icon-hl-check-thin css-2nwgta">Pros</h3><div class="css-h6zl9n"><ul class="pro-con--pro-list"><li>CLIA-certified and <a href="https://www.iso.org/ISO-IEC-17025-testing-and-calibration-laboratories.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accredited</a> laboratories will analyze the sample.</li><li>Delivery is discreet.</li><li>You can view the official lab report 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class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-1s8jdqi"><lazy-image alt="myLAB Box" src="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-myLABBox_HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=315&h=840" srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-myLABBox_HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=525 250w" className="css-1jytyml"></lazy-image></span></span></figure></div></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li><strong>Price:</strong> $79</li><li><strong>Type of sample:</strong> finger prick</li><li><strong>Results:</strong> 2–5 business days</li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">The myLAB Box HIV test is a combination antigen/antibody test. The test detects HIV p24 antigen and antibodies to HIV type 1 (HIV-1 groups M and O) and HIV type 2 (HIV-2) in human blood. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">According to the company, the test is 99.9 % accurate. Each test kit comes with detailed instructions and illustrations.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">The test uses a self-collected finger-prick blood sample mailed to a qualified lab. The company says the cost includes two-way postage and lab service fees.</p></div><div><p class="responsive"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/mylab-box-review" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">MyLAB Box</a> also offers post-test counseling by telehealth to provide assistance and answer your questions.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">You retrieve test results by logging into a secure portal. 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class="css-xqvouu"><h3 class="icon-hl-close-thin css-2nwgta">Cons</h3><div class="css-h6zl9n"><ul class="pro-con--con-list"><li>Temporarily unavailable in New York state.</li><li>More expensive than other at-home tests on the market.</li><li>Does not have a membership option.</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="css-1uwjw6e"><div></div><div class="css-wvglsa"><svg alt="Healthline" width="75" height="12" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 113 18"><path fill="#000" d="M14.794 17.497H9.412V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H1.558V3.891L0 2.786C1.78 2.187 4.765.898 6.39 0v7.137c.645-.806 2.222-1.842 4.225-1.842 2.537 0 3.628 1.68 3.628 3.684v7.21c0 .218.184.654.551 1.308Zm55.493 0h-5.383V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H57.05V3.891l-1.558-1.105c1.78-.599 4.765-1.888 6.39-2.786v7.137c.645-.806 2.222-1.842 4.225-1.842 2.537 0 3.628 1.68 3.628 3.684v7.21c0 .218.184.654.551 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2.35-2.124 4.352-2.124 2.537 0 3.628 1.685 3.628 3.694v7.237c0 .21.242.647.726 1.307Z"></path></svg></div></div></div></div><div><div class=" responsive button-cta-div"><div><span><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><a class="content-link css-hzsall" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow" data-event="In-Content Affiliate Link|mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682|clicked" href="https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5963/redirect?lp=328&tc=120226&subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fhiv-at-home-test&subid=mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682&correlationId=null" data-element-id="5cf6f8ed-0e60-402b-a383-96a8602c52f2" data-testid="link" data-sponsors="activation.healthline.com" data-sponsor-index="9" subid="mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682" tagularDetails="[object Object]"><span class="css-14ktbsh"><span class="css-1huyk6v">Shop now at myLAB Box</span></span></a></span></div></div></div><div><h3 class=" responsive" id="oraquick">Best budget option</h3></div><div><h3 class=" responsive"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oraquick.com/oraquick-in-home-hiv-test/" target="_blank" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">OraQuick</a></h3></div><div><div><figure class="css-14fi3un"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-1s8jdqi"><lazy-image alt="OraQuick " src="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-Oraquick-HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=315&h=840" srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-Oraquick-HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=525 250w" className="css-1jytyml"></lazy-image></span></span></figure></div></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li><strong>Price:</strong> $38.99; qualifies for HSA/FSA spending</li><li><strong>Type of sample:</strong> oral swab</li><li><strong>Results:</strong> within 20 minutes</li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">This test, which has approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), checks for antibodies.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">To get tested with <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/home-rapid-test" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">OraQuick</a>, you only need an oral swab — there is no need to draw blood. All orders arrive in an unmarked brown box to ensure privacy.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">The OraQuick test may detect HIV within 2 weeks of infection, but it may take longer depending on the person. Experts caution that users should view the results as preliminary.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">The kit includes step-by-step instructions. All results are confidential. It screens for HIV-1 and HIV-2. A positive result does not definitively mean infection but more testing is necessary. A negative result may not be accurate if you have had exposure within the last 3 months.</p></div><div><div id="widget_call_out_3816b01c-ee6f-483a-8236-8a366fd7bce9" class="css-1smxbky"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div class="css-1r9bcg7"><div class="css-1j160rq"><h3 class="icon-hl-check-thin css-2nwgta">Pros</h3><div class="css-h6zl9n"><ul class="pro-con--pro-list"><li>Saliva swab only — no need to draw blood.</li><li>Fast results.</li><li>20 million tests sold, and the same test that healthcare professionals have used since 2004.</li></ul></div></div><div class="css-xqvouu"><div class="css-19f8tkk"></div></div></div><div class="css-1uwjw6e"><div></div><div class="css-wvglsa"><svg alt="Healthline" width="75" height="12" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 113 18"><path fill="#000" d="M14.794 17.497H9.412V8.956c0-.898-.643-1.474-1.4-1.474-.734 0-1.621.599-1.621 1.474v8.541H1.558V3.891L0 2.786C1.78 2.187 4.765.898 6.39 0v7.137c.645-.806 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OraQuick</span></span></a></span></div></div></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="how-they-compare">How the best at-home HIV tests compare</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div class="scrollTable"><div class="css-113jecw"><div class="css-1sl0k4d"><div class="css-1a6rnvh"><span>-</span></div><div class="css-8bkncn">Price</div><div class="css-8bkncn">Type of sample</div><div class="css-8bkncn">Results</div><div class="css-1wgpebr"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><a data-tagular="{"category":"In-Content Affiliate Link","formatType":"LINK","location":"Compare Table","name":"inContentLink","variant":"in-content","brand":"Everlywell","text":"Everlywell","position":1,"productId":false}" class="css-1vw0c5i content-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.everlywell.com/products/hiv-test/?irclickid=1FHX-a2ywxyPU-dx962Ty04bUkHzHmzZRzBrTQ0&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=impact_radius&irgwc=1&ir_campaignid=18412&ir_adid=1588702&ir_partnerid=411371" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.everlywell.com/products/hiv-test/?irclickid=1FHX-a2ywxyPU-dx962Ty04bUkHzHmzZRzBrTQ0&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=impact_radius&irgwc=1&ir_campaignid=18412&ir_adid=1588702&ir_partnerid=411371">Everlywell</a></div><div class="css-ajcq3q">$69.99</div><div class="css-ajcq3q">finger prick</div><div class="css-ajcq3q">within 5 business days</div><div class="css-1wgpebr"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><a data-tagular="{"category":"In-Content Affiliate Link","formatType":"LINK","location":"Compare Table","name":"inContentLink","variant":"in-content","brand":"LetsGetChecked","text":"LetsGetChecked","position":2,"productId":false}" class="css-1vw0c5i content-link" target="_blank" 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Table","name":"inContentLink","variant":"in-content","brand":"OraQuick","text":"OraQuick","position":4,"productId":false}" class="css-1vw0c5i content-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://oraquick.com/oraquick-in-home-hiv-test/" data-type="link" data-id="https://oraquick.com/oraquick-in-home-hiv-test/">OraQuick</a></div><div class="css-ajcq3q">$38.99</div><div class="css-ajcq3q">oral swab</div><div class="css-ajcq3q">within 20 minutes</div></div></div></div></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="our-criteria">How we chose</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">To compile this list, we looked at at-home HIV tests offered by CLIA-certified labs. We also considered each test’s cost, results for delivery time, insurance or health savings spending approval, and ease of purchasing.</p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="how-to-choose">How to choose</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">Choosing an at-home HIV test is largely dependent on what you want. If you want to test regularly, you can subscribe and save money. If you’re looking for a one-time test, you can purchase a single test.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">In addition, if you’re averse to seeing blood or are uncomfortable with a finger prick, you can opt for a saliva-based test.</p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline16__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline16__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="when-to-test">When to get tested for HIV</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">The only way to know whether you have HIV is to get tested. The <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/testing/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</a></hl-trusted-source> recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 years get tested for HIV at least once as part of their routine healthcare. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">Men who have sex with men may benefit from more frequent testing — for example, every 3–6 months.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">If you have a higher risk of contracting HIV, get tested more frequently. Even if you’re in a monogamous relationship, consider getting tested with your partner.</p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="talking-with-a-doctor">When to talk with a doctor</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">A positive at-home test doesn’t necessarily mean you have HIV. False positives do happen. However, it’s important to schedule an appointment with your healthcare professional for additional testing. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">If you know you’ve had exposure to HIV, consult a doctor. </p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="faq">Frequently asked questions</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div><div class="css-zw6ztj"><div class="css-1a88wtd"><div class="css-om3pjf"><button type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-item-0" class="css-1xno7nq"><h3 class="css-xo72fc"><span id="icon-disclaimer-open" class="css-141hl4v">Are at-home HIV tests accurate?</span></h3><noscript><div><div class="css-1cqer18"><p>The results of at-home HIV tests are about as accurate as medical office laboratory tests. Oral swab tests may not be as accurate as blood tests, especially if the infection is new.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986793/">2018 research review</a> compared self-testers with trained healthcare workers. The researchers found that people at home can reliably and accurately perform HIV rapid diagnostic tests.</p><p>No matter what your at-home test results are, it is advisable to follow up with a healthcare professional for testing and, if necessary, treatment.</p></div></div></noscript></button><div id="faq-item-0" role="region" class="css-j247ue"><div class="css-fedh3w"><div class="css-1cqer18"><p>The results of at-home HIV tests are about as accurate as medical office laboratory tests. Oral swab tests may not be as accurate as blood tests, especially if the infection is new.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986793/">2018 research review</a> compared self-testers with trained healthcare workers. The researchers found that people at home can reliably and accurately perform HIV rapid diagnostic tests.</p><p>No matter what your at-home test results are, it is advisable to follow up with a healthcare professional for testing and, if necessary, treatment.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="css-om3pjf"><button type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-item-0" class="css-1xno7nq"><h3 class="css-xo72fc"><span id="icon-disclaimer-open" class="css-141hl4v">Can HIV be detected at home? </span></h3><noscript><div><div class="css-1cqer18"><p>Yes. At-home HIV tests are about as accurate as laboratory tests that use samples acquired by a healthcare professional.</p></div></div></noscript></button><div id="faq-item-0" role="region" class="css-j247ue"><div class="css-fedh3w"><div class="css-1cqer18"><p>Yes. At-home HIV tests are about as accurate as laboratory tests that use samples acquired by a healthcare professional.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="css-om3pjf"><button type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-item-0" class="css-1xno7nq"><h3 class="css-xo72fc"><span id="icon-disclaimer-open" class="css-141hl4v">How accurate is the SURE CHECK HIV self test? </span></h3><noscript><div><div class="css-1cqer18"><p>According to the African Society for Laboratory Medicine, the SURE CHECK HIV Self Test is <a href="https://aslm.org/product/sure-check-hiv-self-test/">99.8%</a> accurate.</p></div></div></noscript></button><div id="faq-item-0" role="region" class="css-j247ue"><div class="css-fedh3w"><div class="css-1cqer18"><p>According to the African Society for Laboratory Medicine, the SURE CHECK HIV Self Test is <a href="https://aslm.org/product/sure-check-hiv-self-test/">99.8%</a> accurate.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="css-om3pjf"><button type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-item-0" class="css-1xno7nq"><h3 class="css-xo72fc"><span id="icon-disclaimer-open" class="css-141hl4v">How long can HIV go undetected? </span></h3><noscript><div><div class="css-1cqer18"><p>Without testing, HIV can remain undetected in the body for 10 years or longer. You may have<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/symptoms"> early symptoms</a> immediately after infection that get misdiagnosed as the flu or a cold. After that, the virus may go latent for many years, during which no symptoms occur. HIV that goes untreated will advance into AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).</p></div></div></noscript></button><div id="faq-item-0" role="region" class="css-j247ue"><div class="css-fedh3w"><div class="css-1cqer18"><p>Without testing, HIV can remain undetected in the body for 10 years or longer. You may have<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/symptoms"> early symptoms</a> immediately after infection that get misdiagnosed as the flu or a cold. After that, the virus may go latent for many years, during which no symptoms occur. HIV that goes untreated will advance into AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">Are at-home HIV tests accurate?</h3></div><div><p class="responsive">For example, a <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986793/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-1c2ok3c">2018 research review</a></hl-trusted-source> compared self-testers with trained healthcare workers. The researchers found that people at home can reliably and accurately perform HIV rapid diagnostic tests.</p></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="the-bottom-line">The bottom line</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">Better access to HIV testing allows people to start treatment sooner. Today, there are many easy, convenient options for testing. You can walk into your neighborhood pharmacy and pick up an at-home HIV test or order one online.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">HIV is no longer the devastating disease it was in the 1980s and 1990s. 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We only use quality, credible sources to ensure content accuracy and integrity. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our<!-- --> <a class="css-1c2ok3c" href="https://www.healthline.com/about/process">editorial policy</a>.</div><ul class="css-1vedeqe"><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Facts about in-home HIV testing. (2020).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/facts-about-home-hiv-testing">https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/facts-about-home-hiv-testing</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Figueroa C, et al. (2018). Reliability of HIV rapid diagnostic tests for self-testing compared with testing by health-care workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986793/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986793/</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>HIV testing. (2022).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/testing/index.html">https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/testing/index.html</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Hurt CB, et al. (2014). Self-testing for HIV and its impact on health.</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005336/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005336/</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Kasadha B. (2019). 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Bringing HIV self-testing to scale in the United States: A review of challenges, potential solutions, and future opportunities.</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://jcm.asm.org/content/57/11/e00257-19/figures-only">https://jcm.asm.org/content/57/11/e00257-19/figures-only</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>SURE CHECK HIV Self Test. (n.d.).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://aslm.org/product/sure-check-hiv-self-test/">https://aslm.org/product/sure-check-hiv-self-test/</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>U.S. statistics. (2023).</span><br/><a class="css-1c2ok3c css-1ivue52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/data-and-trends/statistics">https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/data-and-trends/statistics</a></cite></li><li class="css-1ti7iub"><cite><span>Who should get tested? 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review\u003c/a\u003e"}]},{"tagName":"li","children":[{"tagName":"strong","source":"Best for fast delivery:"}," ",{"tagName":"a","attributes":{"href":"https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5963/redirect?lp=328\u0026tc=120226\u0026subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fwp-3355201\u0026subid=mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682\u0026correlationId=ddbf8466-cc7f-4730-985d-42dbe36ac69b","data-type":"link","data-id":"https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5963/redirect?lp=328\u0026tc=120226\u0026subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fwp-3355201\u0026subid=mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682\u0026correlationId=ddbf8466-cc7f-4730-985d-42dbe36ac69b","target":"_blank","rel":"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow","data-sponsors":"activation.healthline.com","className":"content-link content-link css-1rxe561","data-sponsor-index":3},"source":"myLAB Box"}," | ",{"tagName":"em","source":"\u003ca href=\"#fast\" class=\"content-link content-link css-1rxe561\"\u003eSkip to review\u003c/a\u003e"}]},{"tagName":"li","source":"\u003cstrong\u003eBest budget option:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://oraquick.com/oraquick-in-home-hiv-test/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://oraquick.com/oraquick-in-home-hiv-test/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link content-link css-1rxe561\"\u003eOraQuick\u003c/a\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"#budget\" class=\"content-link content-link css-1rxe561\"\u003eSkip to review\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e"}]},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"You can be HIV positive for 10 years or longer without symptoms. For that reason, many people have HIV but don’t know it. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"HIV testing at home is a private and efficient way to find out your status. These tests may be particularly reliable for identifying long-standing infections, helping ensure that you get treatment and stop the transmission of HIV to other people. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Read on to learn about the different types of at-home HIV tests, plus our recommendations. 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Still, they can be a valuable \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986793/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986793/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eself-care tool\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e for protecting yourself and others. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Some at-home tests give you a fast response without the need to return your sample to a lab. Others require mailing in a sample, which may take several days before you get results."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"There are two types of at-home HIV tests available. "},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntigen/antibody test:\u003c/strong\u003e This looks for both HIV \u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/infection/antigen-vs-antibody\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eantibodies and antigens\u003c/a\u003e. The immune system produces antibodies when exposed to HIV. Antigens activate the immune system. For HIV, an antigen called p24 is produced even before antibodies develop. These tests involve a finger-prick blood draw.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody test:\u003c/strong\u003e This test looks for antibodies (IgG) to HIV in the blood or saliva. In general, antibody tests that use blood from a vein can detect HIV sooner than at-home tests done with blood from a finger prick or with saliva. \u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"HIV testing at home uses the following methods: "},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOral swab:\u003c/strong\u003e A quick oral swab is all that’s required to check for HIV antibodies in the saliva. It takes anywhere from 20–40 minutes for results. According to a \u003ca href=\"https://jcm.asm.org/content/57/11/e00257-19/figures-only\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e2019 paper\u003c/a\u003e, blood tests provide more accurate lab results than saliva. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinger prick:\u003c/strong\u003e These over-the-counter tests require pricking a finger to get a sample for testing. It can take up to 7 business days to get the results.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrine sample or vaginal swab:\u003c/strong\u003e Some tests check for several types of \u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/sexually-transmitted-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003esexually transmitted infections (STIs)\u003c/a\u003e through the use of additional sample collections. \u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"our-picks","title":"Our picks","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Healthline’s picks for at-home HIV tests"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive","id":"overall"}},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive","id":"everlywell"},"source":"Best overall"},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"children":[{"tagName":"a","attributes":{"href":"https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/4846/redirect?lp=328\u0026tc=120226\u0026subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fhiv-at-home-test\u0026subid=everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336","target":"_blank","rel":"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow","data-sponsors":"activation.healthline.com","className":"content-link content-link css-1rxe561","data-sponsor-index":4},"source":"Everlywell"}]},{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-14fi3un\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1s8jdqi\"\u003e\u003clazy-image alt=\"everlywell hiv test\" src=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1165248-HIV-Test-with-bg.png?w=315\u0026h=840\" srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1165248-HIV-Test-with-bg.png?w=525 250w\" className=\"css-1jytyml\"\u003e\u003c/lazy-image\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c/strong\u003e $69.99 with free shipping; health savings account (HSA)/flexible spending account (FSA) accepted\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of sample:\u003c/strong\u003e finger prick\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c/strong\u003e within 5 business days\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"This HIV test from \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/everlywell-review\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/everlywell-review\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eEverlywell\u003c/a\u003e screens for IgG antibodies and p24 antigens (viral proteins). This finger-prick method can detect HIV 18–90 days after exposure. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"When you return your blood sample, it will undergo testing at a lab certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). An encrypted system will store your information in an encrypted system that accommodates security with the \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/hipaa.html#:~:text=Health%20Insurance%20Portability%20and%20Accountability%20Act%20of%201996%20(HIPAA),-Print\u0026text=The%20Health%20Insurance%20Portability%20and,the%20patient%27s%20consent%20or%20knowledge.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"You’ll get a detailed digital report with your results. If test results are positive, you can connect with the Everlywell physician network at no additional cost."},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{"headerIcon":"icon-hl-check-thin","headerTitle":["Pros"],"list":[{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"pro-con--pro-list"},"source":"\u003cli\u003eReviews say digital results are easy and fast.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFree shipping and memberships are available.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTests for antibodies and viral proteins.\u003c/li\u003e"}],"isBullets":true},{}]},"brandPage":{}},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{},{"headerIcon":"icon-hl-close-thin","headerTitle":["Cons"],"list":[{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"pro-con--con-list"},"source":"\u003cli\u003eIf you take the test too close to the time of potential exposure, the results may be wrong. Results may take longer than you’d like.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA finger prick might be taxing for people who can get faint from blood.\u003c/li\u003e"}],"isBullets":true}]},"brandPage":{}},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":" responsive button-cta-div"},"children":[{"tagName":"div","children":[{"tagName":"span","children":[{"tagName":"a","attributes":{"className":"content-link css-113akk6","target":"_blank","rel":"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow","href":"https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/4846/redirect?lp=328\u0026tc=120226\u0026subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fhiv-at-home-test\u0026subid=everlywell_hiv_textlink_5336","data-testid":"link","data-sponsors":"activation.healthline.com","data-sponsor-index":5},"source":"\u003cspan class=\"css-14ktbsh\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1huyk6v\"\u003eShop now at Everlywell\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e"}]}]}]},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive","id":"frequent"}},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive","id":"letsgetchecked"},"source":"Best for frequent testing"},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"children":[{"tagName":"a","attributes":{"href":"https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5532/redirect?lp=328\u0026tc=120226\u0026subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fhiv-at-home-test\u0026subid=letsgetchecked_hiv_textlink_7205","target":"_blank","rel":"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow","data-sponsors":"activation.healthline.com","className":"content-link content-link css-1rxe561","data-sponsor-index":6},"source":"LetsGetChecked"}]},{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-14fi3un\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1s8jdqi\"\u003e\u003clazy-image alt=\"LetsGetChecked HIV Test\" src=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-Letsgetchecked-HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=315\u0026h=840\" srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-Letsgetchecked-HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=525 250w\" className=\"css-1jytyml\"\u003e\u003c/lazy-image\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c/strong\u003e $149; membership option saves 30%; HSA/FSA eligible \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of sample:\u003c/strong\u003e finger prick and urine sample\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c/strong\u003e 2–5 business days\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/lets-get-checked-review\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eLetsGetChecked\u003c/a\u003e is a testing company that offers several options at various price points. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv/4th-generation-hiv-test#definition\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003e4th generation HIV test\u003c/a\u003e comes with a combo package called the Standard 5, which checks for:"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/early-signs-hiv-infection\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eHIV\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/std/chlamydia\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003echlamydia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/gonorrhea\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003egonorrhea\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/trichomoniasis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003etrichomoniasis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/std/syphilis\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003esyphilis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"The other option is to purchase the Complete 8 package. It includes the five STIs listed above and the bacteria Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, and Gardnerella (bacterial vaginosis). The price for the Complete 8 is $249."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"After the lab results are ready, a physician will review your report. You can arrange a call with a LetsGetChecked clinician if you have any questions or concerns."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"If you need medication, you can get it at no additional charge, although prescribing guidelines vary by state and diagnosis. All shipments arrive at your door in discreet packaging."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"The LetsGetChecked \u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/lets-get-checked-review\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003emembership\u003c/a\u003e option sends you tests every 3 months."},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{"headerIcon":"icon-hl-check-thin","headerTitle":["Pros"],"list":[{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"pro-con--pro-list"},"source":"\u003cli\u003eCLIA-certified and \u003ca href=\"https://www.iso.org/ISO-IEC-17025-testing-and-calibration-laboratories.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eInternational Organization for Standardization (ISO) accredited\u003c/a\u003e laboratories will analyze the sample.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDelivery is discreet.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can view the official lab report digitally.\u003c/li\u003e"}],"isBullets":true},{}]},"brandPage":{}},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{},{"headerIcon":"icon-hl-close-thin","headerTitle":["Cons"],"list":[{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"pro-con--con-list"},"source":"\u003cli\u003eYou can’t buy an HIV test without buying a package.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore expensive than other at-home HIV testing options.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTesting for STIs other than HIV may be unnecessary.\u003c/li\u003e"}],"isBullets":true}]},"brandPage":{}},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":" responsive button-cta-div"},"children":[{"tagName":"div","children":[{"tagName":"span","children":[{"tagName":"a","attributes":{"className":"content-link css-113akk6","target":"_blank","rel":"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow","href":"https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5532/redirect?lp=328\u0026tc=120226\u0026subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fhiv-at-home-test\u0026subid=letsgetchecked_hiv_textlink_7205","data-testid":"link","data-sponsors":"activation.healthline.com","data-sponsor-index":7},"source":"\u003cspan class=\"css-14ktbsh\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1huyk6v\"\u003eShop now at LetsGetChecked\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e"}]}]}]},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive","id":"fast"}},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive","id":"mylabbox"},"source":"Best for fast delivery"},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"children":[{"tagName":"a","attributes":{"href":"https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5963/redirect?lp=328\u0026tc=120226\u0026subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fhiv-at-home-test\u0026subid=mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682","target":"_blank","rel":"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow","data-sponsors":"activation.healthline.com","className":"content-link content-link css-1rxe561","data-sponsor-index":8},"source":"myLAB Box"}]},{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-14fi3un\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1s8jdqi\"\u003e\u003clazy-image alt=\"myLAB Box\" src=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-myLABBox_HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=315\u0026h=840\" srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-myLABBox_HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=525 250w\" className=\"css-1jytyml\"\u003e\u003c/lazy-image\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c/strong\u003e $79\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of sample:\u003c/strong\u003e finger prick\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c/strong\u003e 2–5 business days\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"The myLAB Box HIV test is a combination antigen/antibody test. 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MyLAB Box tests are also available from Amazon."},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{"headerIcon":"icon-hl-check-thin","headerTitle":["Pros"],"list":[{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"pro-con--pro-list"},"source":"\u003cli\u003eWorks with \u003ca href=\"https://www.cap.org/laboratory-improvement/accreditation/laboratory-accreditation-program\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https://www.cap.org/laboratory-improvement/accreditation/laboratory-accreditation-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eCollege of American Pathologists (CAP)\u003c/a\u003e and CLIA-certified testing labs.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSecure and encrypted network to store your information.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFast arrival and delivery, according to user reviews.\u003c/li\u003e"}],"isBullets":true},{}]},"brandPage":{}},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{},{"headerIcon":"icon-hl-close-thin","headerTitle":["Cons"],"list":[{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"pro-con--con-list"},"source":"\u003cli\u003eTemporarily unavailable in New York state.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore expensive than other at-home tests on the market.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDoes not have a membership option.\u003c/li\u003e"}],"isBullets":true}]},"brandPage":{}},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":" responsive button-cta-div"},"children":[{"tagName":"div","children":[{"tagName":"span","children":[{"tagName":"a","attributes":{"className":"content-link css-113akk6","target":"_blank","rel":"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored nofollow","href":"https://activation.healthline.com/api/member-offers/5963/redirect?lp=328\u0026tc=120226\u0026subid2=%2Fhealth%2Fsexually-transmitted-diseases%2Fhiv-at-home-test\u0026subid=mylabbox_hl_hiv_textlink_33682","data-testid":"link","data-sponsors":"activation.healthline.com","data-sponsor-index":9},"source":"\u003cspan class=\"css-14ktbsh\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1huyk6v\"\u003eShop now at myLAB Box\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e"}]}]}]},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive","id":"oraquick"},"source":"Best budget option"},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://oraquick.com/oraquick-in-home-hiv-test/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eOraQuick\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-14fi3un\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1s8jdqi\"\u003e\u003clazy-image alt=\"OraQuick \" src=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-Oraquick-HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=315\u0026h=840\" srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1165248-The-7-Best-HIV-At-Home-Tests-of-2021-Oraquick-HIV-Test-WithBG.png?w=525 250w\" className=\"css-1jytyml\"\u003e\u003c/lazy-image\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c/strong\u003e $38.99; qualifies for HSA/FSA spending\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of sample:\u003c/strong\u003e oral swab\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c/strong\u003e within 20 minutes\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"This test, which has approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), checks for antibodies."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"To get tested with \u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/home-rapid-test\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eOraQuick\u003c/a\u003e, you only need an oral swab — there is no need to draw blood. All orders arrive in an unmarked brown box to ensure privacy."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"The OraQuick test may detect HIV within 2 weeks of infection, but it may take longer depending on the person. Experts caution that users should view the results as preliminary."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"The kit includes step-by-step instructions. All results are confidential. It screens for HIV-1 and HIV-2. A positive result does not definitively mean infection but more testing is necessary. A negative result may not be accurate if you have had exposure within the last 3 months."},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{"headerIcon":"icon-hl-check-thin","headerTitle":["Pros"],"list":[{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"pro-con--pro-list"},"source":"\u003cli\u003eSaliva swab only — no need to draw blood.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFast results.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e20 million tests sold, and the same test that healthcare professionals have used since 2004.\u003c/li\u003e"}],"isBullets":true},{}]},"brandPage":{}},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{},{"headerIcon":"icon-hl-close-thin","headerTitle":["Cons"],"list":[{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"pro-con--con-list"},"source":"\u003cli\u003eMore testing may be necessary.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWaiting for more testing can be worrisome.\u003c/li\u003e"}],"isBullets":true}]},"brandPage":{}},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":" responsive button-cta-div"},"source":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"css-nulblh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://oraquick.com/oraquick-in-home-hiv-test/\" data-testid=\"link\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-14ktbsh\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1huyk6v\"\u003eShop now at OraQuick\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}]},{"id":"how-they-compare","title":"How they compare","isCollapsable":false,"header":["How the best at-home HIV tests compare"],"body":[{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":"scrollTable"},"children":[{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"comparison-table","data":[{"undefined":[{"name":"a","attribs":{"className":"css-1vw0c5i content-link","target":"_blank","rel":"noopener 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criteria","isCollapsable":false,"header":["How we chose"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"To compile this list, we looked at at-home HIV tests offered by CLIA-certified labs. We also considered each test’s cost, results for delivery time, insurance or health savings spending approval, and ease of purchasing."}]},{"id":"how-to-choose","title":"How to choose","isCollapsable":false,"header":["How to choose"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Choosing an at-home HIV test is largely dependent on what you want. If you want to test regularly, you can subscribe and save money. If you’re looking for a one-time test, you can purchase a single test."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"In addition, if you’re averse to seeing blood or are uncomfortable with a finger prick, you can opt for a saliva-based test."}]},{"id":"when-to-test","title":"When to test","isCollapsable":false,"header":["When to get tested for HIV"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"The only way to know whether you have HIV is to get tested. The \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/testing/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-1c2ok3c\"\u003eCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 years get tested for HIV at least once as part of their routine healthcare. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Men who have sex with men may benefit from more frequent testing — for example, every 3–6 months."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"If you have a higher risk of contracting HIV, get tested more frequently. Even if you’re in a monogamous relationship, consider getting tested with your partner."}]},{"id":"talking-with-a-doctor","title":"Talking with a doctor","isCollapsable":false,"header":["When to talk with a doctor"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"A positive at-home test doesn’t necessarily mean you have HIV. False positives do happen. However, it’s important to schedule an appointment with your healthcare professional for additional testing. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"If you know you’ve had exposure to HIV, consult a doctor. "}]},{"id":"faq","title":"FAQ","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Frequently asked questions"],"body":[{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"faq","data":[{"question":"Are at-home HIV tests accurate?","answer":"\u003cp\u003eThe results of at-home HIV tests are about as accurate as medical office laboratory tests. 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","answer":"\u003cp\u003eAccording to the African Society for Laboratory Medicine, the SURE CHECK HIV Self Test is \u003ca href=\"https://aslm.org/product/sure-check-hiv-self-test/\"\u003e99.8%\u003c/a\u003e accurate.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"question":"How long can HIV go undetected? ","answer":"\u003cp\u003eWithout testing, HIV can remain undetected in the body for 10 years or longer. You may have\u003ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/symptoms\"\u003e early symptoms\u003c/a\u003e immediately after infection that get misdiagnosed as the flu or a cold. After that, the virus may go latent for many years, during which no symptoms occur. 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The researchers found that people at home can reliably and accurately perform HIV rapid diagnostic tests."}]},{"id":"the-bottom-line","title":"The bottom line","isCollapsable":false,"header":["The bottom line"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Better access to HIV testing allows people to start treatment sooner. Today, there are many easy, convenient options for testing. You can walk into your neighborhood pharmacy and pick up an at-home HIV test or order one online."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"HIV is no longer the devastating disease it was in the 1980s and 1990s. 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