subject: Hiv Self Test At Home [print this page] AIDS has become some of the most disgraceful diseases in the world and even though it is totally immoral, the people who have any kind of link to this deadly disease are looked upon with disgust. With the huge prevalence of this disease throughout the world, many people feel the genuine need to get them tested for it. Moreover, while there are free tests available in the government hospitals, some people prefer to take the test in private. So, for them, there are home HIV testing kits available in the market. Here, is how you could buy a good kit and use that at home for the testing:
1) Visit a local chemist store and go through the available home HIV testing kits. In case you are having a hard time choosing a good home HIV testing kit, then you may ask the shopkeeper for any recommendation. Also, dont feel shy in asking for any suggestions and tips for using the HIV testing kit.
2) In case you are looking for even more privacy, then you might want to purchase the HIV testing kit from the internet only. If you are planning to buy it online, it will be even easier to find a good HIV testing kit, as there are a number of pharmacy companies which sell their products on the internet. For privacy, dont forget to erase the cache history from the internet browser, after you have purchased the kit.
3) After you have purchased the HIV testing kit, open the flyleaf and read the instructions carefully. It is better to wait and use the kit in the way it is ought to be used rather than doing experiments with it. Dont feel embarrassed to call the manufactures in case of any queries. You will be able to find the relevant information of the HIV testing kit package from them.
4) In case the instructions are given in a language that is easy for you to understand, then you could directly use the kit by reading the instructions carefully. Mostly, every kit slightly varies from one brand to another. However, one thing is common among all of them. That is, they all require some strong body fluid for the testing. The fluid could be either blood or urine. In most of the HIV testing kits you will have to wait for a week for the results to appear. All this while the sample used is allowed to sit so that correct results could be found.
5) To stay assured that the results are accurate you can also get the test performed by a trained person. Also, remember that most of the similar tests are not 100 percent accurate and so even if the test result comes out to be positive, dont panic impulsively. Go and get yourself tested again at a reputed clinic or hospital for confirmation. You will be surprised to know that about 20 percent of the results given by such type of HIV testing kits are false.
6) For any more information or queries you may even check out the FDA website. At this website you will be able to find relevant information and tips regarding the HIV testing kit.
Additional tips:
Try to use the home express HIV 1 test system. This is because; these types of HIV testing kits are known to give the most accurate results. Moreover, since these types of home HIV kits are approved by the food and drug administration so you can rely on them. The sample used for these kits are send to the laboratory where it is tested by HIV testing experts.
