HIV Blood Test Kit
£50 ✓ In Stock
Your sample goes to a UKAS accredited laboratory meeting ISO 15189 standards.
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How it works
Your testing journey
From order to results in four simple steps. Full transparency on where each step happens and what it costs.
Receive your kit by post
Dispatched same working day if ordered before 3pm. Royal Mail Tracked delivery, typically 1–3 working days. 90% of kits arrive within 24 hours.
Collect at home
Everything you need is in the kit. Collect your sample in the privacy of your own home — no appointment needed, no clinic visit.
Included in kit price
Small finger-prick sample
Use the single-use lancet included in your kit to take a few drops of blood from your fingertip — similar to how diabetics check their blood sugar. Takes about 2 minutes.
Return by prepaid envelope
Seal your sample in the biohazard bag provided and drop it in any Royal Mail postbox using the prepaid Tracked 24 envelope. Post Monday–Thursday for best results.
Home Finger-Prick Blood Collection Kit
- 1Blood collection tube
- 2Single-use lancet device
- 3Sterile gauze pad
- 4Adhesive plaster
- 5Cleansing wipe
- 6Biohazard specimen bag
- 7Prepaid return envelope (Royal Mail Tracked 24)
- 8Step-by-step instructions
A core protein of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The p24 antigen is detectable in the blood earlier than HIV antibodies, typically within 2–4 weeks of infection, making it a key component of fourth-generation HIV screening tests for early detection.
Antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The presence of these antibodies indicates that the body has been exposed to the virus. This test detects antibodies to both HIV-1 and HIV-2.
This test is for screening and information only — it is not a medical diagnosis or professional advice. Please have your results reviewed by a qualified doctor or healthcare provider who can explain what they mean for your personal health situation. If your results show anything outside the normal range, or if you're worried about your health, see your doctor as soon as you can. Don't change any medications or treatments based on these results alone — always talk to your healthcare provider first.
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Four steps to clarity
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Pick your panel
Browse over 200 clinically designed test kits and choose the one that fits your goals.
02
Kit to your door
Everything you need arrives in discreet packaging with step-by-step instructions inside.
03
Collect your sample
Follow the simple instructions in your kit — whether it's a finger-prick at home or a venous draw at a partner clinic.
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Insights delivered
Clear, easy-to-understand results sent to you online with actionable health guidance.
Frequently asked questions
This fourth-generation test detects both p24 antigen (detectable from approximately 2-4 weeks after exposure) and HIV antibodies (which may take 4-12 weeks to develop). For the most reliable result, BHIVA (British HIV Association) recommends testing at least 45 days after the exposure event. If you test earlier and get a negative result, consider retesting after 45 days to be sure.
Yes, completely. Your HIV test result is sent only to you. It is not reported to your GP, not added to any public health database, and not shared with your employer or insurer. Medi Test Direct is fully GDPR-compliant and your privacy is protected throughout. You choose whether or not to share your result with anyone.
A reactive result on this screening test means HIV antibodies and/or p24 antigen have been detected in your sample. This is a screening result and must be confirmed with a follow-up test at a GP surgery or sexual health clinic. Do not treat a single screening result as a confirmed diagnosis — confirmatory testing (typically a Western blot or additional antigen/antibody test) is always required.
Yes. This is a finger-prick home collection kit. You collect a small blood sample from your fingertip using the lancet provided, place it in the collection tube, and return it to our UKAS-accredited laboratory using the prepaid envelope. No clinic visit is required. Results are typically available within 2-3 working days of the laboratory receiving your sample.
Contact your GP or a sexual health clinic for confirmatory testing. If confirmed, you will be referred to an HIV specialist clinic where treatment can begin promptly. Modern antiretroviral therapy (ART) is highly effective — people diagnosed early and treated can expect a normal life expectancy. Treatment also reduces the risk of transmitting HIV to near zero (undetectable = untransmittable). Sexual partners should also be tested.
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