HIV Blood Test

If you've had potential exposure to HIV or just want to check your status, this test provides a fast and reliable way to find out.

At-home test
Doctor reviewed

Sample: Blood
Collection: At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in: 3 days
Biomarkers: 1
Doctor reviewed: Yes

Tests for

HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies and P24 antigen

Test specifications

Provider: Medichecks
Sample type: blood
Collection method: at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time: 3 days
Biomarkers tested: 1
At-home test: Yes
Doctor reviewed: Yes
Gender focus: Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Hiv

HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies and P24 antigen

About this test

If you've had potential exposure to HIV or just want to check your status, this test provides a fast and reliable way to find out. Get an accurate result as early as four weeks after suspected exposure.

Please note, if you think you've recently been exposed to HIV and require post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), you should visit your nearest sexual health clinic or A&E as soon as possible (and within 72 hours of exposure).

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score

Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
Clinical depth 7.5/10

A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.
Collection convenience 9.0/10

Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.
Results and follow-up 8.5/10

Results are reviewed by a doctor.
Trust signals 9.5/10

Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
Value for money 10.0/10

£49.00 against a comparison-group median of £185.00 (-74%).