Jersey HIV Testing: What are my options?

Published August 26 2016 inSexual Health
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Better2Know can help you to have an anonymous and confidential HIV Test in Jersey. We do not need to know your real name at any stage of the process. We will get you your test results quickly and anonymously.
We do three HIV tests in Jersey :

  • Early Detection with Hepatitis B and C
  • 4th Generation Test
  • 5th Generation Test

The Early Detection Screen will give you results just ten days after any incident that you are concerned about. It is a blood test, and 96% accurate. Results will take three working days from when your sample is received in the laboratory. We would suggest a further test at 8 to 12 weeks.

The 4th generation test will give you accurate results 28 days after any incident that you are concerned about (99.8% accurate). It tests for the p24 antigen and the HIV 1 and 2 antibodies. Your results will be available the same day your sample is received in the laboratory.

The 5th generation test is similar to the 4th generation test, except that it also reports each of the p24 antigen, HIV1 and HIV 2 antibodies separately. The results take a little longer and will be back the day after your sample is received in the laboratory.

In Jersey, all our samples go to our Laboratory in London by aeroplane, so morning appointments are preferred to make sure your sample gets to the laboratory as quickly as possible.

To book your HIV Test in Jersey please call our friendly booking team who will be happy to help you.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mike has been delivering world class Sexually Transmitted Infections testing services to Better2Know patients around the world for over ten years. He has written extensively on the subject, including numerous blogs for Better2Know which are designed to demystify the complex intricacies of sexual health testing. Mike wants to help his readers understand the risks they take in their daily sexual lives and provide the information they need when choosing an STI or STD test in a clear, concise and understandable way. Mike is particularly interested in writing about viral STIs like HIV and Hepatitis, as these infections can have a devastating impact on people’s lives if they are not diagnosed quickly. Only through being well informed can you best care for your health, and Mike is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience to help you and all his readers lead a happier, healthier life.