Sexual Health > HIV Test
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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that targets the immune system, weakening the natural defences of the body and making it more prone to viral infections.
Our clinic is conveniently and centrally located in the heart of Harley Street, London’s historic medical district. We are within walking distance of Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Regent’s Street and Baker Street tube stations, and also accessible by dozens of bus routes. If you are coming by car, we are just 10 10-minute drive from Soho, Regent’s Park, Camden, Paddington, and Mayfair.
We have different testing options available depending on which HIV test makes the most sense for you. Some tests give results immediately (our instant HIV test gives results for antibodies in 60 seconds), while others take longer, and some tests are more appropriate in the case of recent possible exposure.
For all of these, the test is a simple, relatively painless, blood test, using a small amount of blood. You may feel a slight pricking sensation when the sample is taken. To prepare for this test, please ensure that you arrive well-hydrated. The doctor will call you with your results as soon as they are ready. If necessary, a repeat visit, test or prescription will be arranged.
HIV is not spread through the air or through basic physical contact, unlike colds or flu. It is much harder to transmit HIV from one person to another. You can catch HIV from an infected person if certain of their body fluids get into your bloodstream. HIV is not transmitted through saliva, sweat, or urine.
The most common way to catch HIV is through unprotected sex (having sex without a condom). It is also spread by sharing needles or other injecting equipment with someone who is infected. It is also possible for an HIV-positive mother to pass the virus to her child during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. The virus is passed on through body fluids, but not through sweat, urine, or saliva. The only risk of transmitting HIV through kissing is if both partners have mouth sores or bleeding gums. This means that sneezes, coughs, sharing bath towels or cutlery, public toilets, swimming pools, or skin-to-skin contact (on healthy, unbroken skin) will not lead to HIV transmission.
Our Harley Street walk-in clinic, located near Regent’s Street, Baker Street, Oxford Circus and Bond Street, offers HIV testing in a sensitive, professional and discreet environment.
We have a team of caring, experienced doctors and counsellors available on-site.
The cost of your test includes a short consultation, and any necessary prescriptions and a doctor will call you to go over your results.
We work with a leading laboratory to ensure excellence in testing and exceptionally fast turnaround times of 4-12 hours.
An HIV test is the only way to know for sure whether you are infected with the virus. It is important to speak to a doctor as soon as you think you may have been exposed so that you can get tested. The kind of test you will take depends on the time that has passed since potential exposure to the virus, and involves giving a sample of your blood, which will be checked for signs of infection. Our London doctors can advise you on how best to proceed. Give us a call and make your appointment today.
Use our online booking engine or book your test by giving us a call.
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