The getmyHIVtest.com program was created by the Pennsylvania Expanded HIV Testing Initiative at Penn State University and the HIV Prevention and Care Project at the University of Pittsburgh, with support from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Our goal is to ensure testing is available for anyone who wants to be tested.
The best way to test for HIV is at a clinic or doctor’s office. To find testing near you, go to the CDC’s HIV and STI testing locator at gettested.cdc.gov. Most clinics provide testing at little or no cost.
It can take a while for the immune system to produce enough antibodies for the test to detect. While most people (97%) will develop detectable antibodies in the first 3 months after the initial infection, some will not. Therefore, a negative result does not mean that you are definitely not infected with HIV.
If you think you’ve been recently exposed to HIV (in the last 2 days), consider taking PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis).
Finally, don’t take the self test if:
- you are under 18 years of age
- you have tested positive for HIV in the past
- you are HIV positive and on treatment for HIV
- you are uncomfortable administering an HIV self test
To obtain the self-testing kit, fill out the information below and then click on the submit button. It’s that simple. If you have questions about ordering, send an email to info@getmyHIVtest.com. Orders can take up to two weeks for delivery.
***People who reside in Philadelphia County should order a free test kit from Philly’s Keep On Loving program. Click > here < to be redirected.***
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