HIV Test

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system — and roughly 1 in 7 people living with it in the U.S. don't know they have it. Early detection means earlier treatment, better long-term health outcomes, and stopping transmission to others. Testing is a simple blood draw with no physical exam required, and results are delivered privately to your email in 1–2 business days.

Blood draw only
Results in 1–2 days
99.8% accurate
100% confidential
How it works
1
Order online
Select the HIV test and find a lab near you. No appointment needed at most locations.
2
Visit a local lab
Over 4,500 locations nationwide. The visit takes about 5 minutes.
No exam · No undressing
3
Provide a blood sample
A lab technician draws a small blood sample. It takes less than a minute and requires no preparation beforehand.
Quick blood draw
4
Get your results
Secure, private results delivered to your email in 1–2 business days.
If positive — doctor consult included
Test Type
Blood Draw
4th-generation antibody/antigen test
Results In
1–2 Days
Delivered to your email
Accuracy
99.8%
FDA-cleared test
Privacy
100%
Discreet billing & results

Why get tested for HIV?

Most people with HIV look and feel fine

HIV often causes no symptoms for years, sometimes decades. You can have it, transmit it, and have no idea. The only way to know your status is to test.

1 in 7 people don't know they're positive

The CDC estimates that about 13% of the 1.2 million Americans living with HIV are unaware of their infection. Those individuals account for a disproportionate share of new transmissions each year.

Treatment today is highly effective

People diagnosed early and started on antiretroviral therapy (ART) can achieve an undetectable viral load — meaning they cannot sexually transmit HIV to partners. Early diagnosis makes that outcome possible.

The CDC recommends testing at least once for everyone

The CDC recommends that all adults aged 13–64 get tested at least once as part of routine healthcare. If you have new or multiple partners, use injection drugs, or have other risk factors, annual testing is recommended.

What to expect

01
Before your visit
No prep needed
You don't need to fast or avoid anything before an HIV blood test. Just bring a valid photo ID to the lab.
02
At the lab
A quick blood draw — nothing more
A technician draws a small vial of blood from your arm. The whole visit typically takes five minutes or less, and there's no physical exam.
03
Your results
Private email in 1–2 days
Results are sent securely to your email within 1–2 business days. If your result is positive, a physician consultation is included at no extra cost to walk you through next steps.

Know your status — get tested today

Same-day testing at 4,500+ locations. No appointment needed. Results in 1–2 days.

Common questions

This test uses a 4th-generation HIV-1/HIV-2 antigen/antibody combination test — the same type the CDC recommends for HIV screening. It detects both the p24 antigen (which appears early) and HIV antibodies, making it more accurate at earlier stages than older antibody-only tests.
A 4th-generation antigen/antibody test can detect HIV as early as 18–45 days after exposure, with a recommended window period of 45 days for a reliable negative result. If you need earlier detection, an HIV RNA test can identify the virus at 9–11 days post-exposure.
A negative result means HIV was not detected in your blood at the time of testing. If your potential exposure was recent — within the past 45 days — you may want to retest once you're past the window period to confirm the result.
A positive result is followed by a free physician consultation included with your test. A doctor will review your result, explain what it means, and help you understand your next steps — including referrals for confirmatory testing and treatment options.
The CDC recommends annual HIV testing for gay and bisexual men, people with multiple sexual partners, people who share injection equipment, and anyone whose partner has unknown HIV status. Pregnant women should also be tested as part of prenatal care.
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