HIV Test
About the Test
🏠 Collection Method: At-home or In-person
🧪 Sample Type: Blood
🔞 Age: 18+
⚠️ Preparation: No special preparation needed.
📊 After the test: Results can take a few hours to a few days. Sent to you directly.
$73.00
HOW IT WORKS
Skip the doctor’s visit – purchase directly and get started.
Book your sample collection at Genics Laboratories locations, or choose the convenient in-home collection option if available in your area.
Once your results are ready, you’ll receive an email so you can access them online right away. An independent physician is available to discuss your results.
No doctor visit needed. If available in your area, enjoy the convenience of in-home sample collection for just $69 extra.
After completing your purchase Genics Mobile Phlebotomy Coordinator will contact you to arrange your in-home sample collection appointment.
A certified Genics Mobile phlebotomist will come to your home to collect your sample and deliver it securely to our laboratory for processing.
Once your results are ready, you’ll receive an email so you can access them online right away. An independent physician is available to discuss your results.
What’s Tested
This test looks for the body’s immune response to HIV (antibodies) and, in modern “4th‑generation” versions, also for an HIV‑1 protein called p24 antigen that appears early after infection. Because of this dual detection, an HIV‑1/2 test can pick up infections weeks before older tests and is recommended by major health organizations as the standard way to screen for HIV in adults, teens, and pregnant patients.
Why it’s a good test
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Detects both HIV‑1 and HIV‑2, so it doesn’t miss the less common HIV‑2 while still covering the globally dominant HIV‑1.
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4th‑generation antigen/antibody formats shorten the “window period,” allowing earlier diagnosis than antibody‑only tests, which means earlier treatment and reduced transmission risk.
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A clear negative result after the appropriate window period can provide strong reassurance, while a positive result opens the door to life‑saving, well‑tolerated modern HIV therapies and partner protection strategies.
What’s being tested:
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HIV‑1 p24 antigen: A core viral protein that appears in the blood soon after infection, often before antibodies are detectable, making it especially useful for catching very early (acute) HIV‑1.
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Antibodies to HIV‑1 and HIV‑2: The immune system’s long‑term response to the virus; once formed, these antibodies usually remain detectable for years and confirm ongoing or past infection.
HIV‑1/2 blood testing is one of the highest‑value lab tests in medicine: it is simple to perform, widely available, and capable of detecting HIV early enough that people can start modern antiretroviral therapy, live a near‑normal lifespan, and reduce their chance of transmitting the virus to essentially zero when viral load is fully suppressed.
People should test because HIV often has no symptoms for years, but early diagnosis, modern treatment, and partner protection can turn a serious, silent infection into a manageable chronic condition with a near‑normal life expectancy. Knowing your status—positive or negative—removes uncertainty, lets you protect partners, and is the first step to staying healthy or getting care if needed. No special preparation or fasting is required for an HIV‑1/2 blood test; it is done on a routine blood draw and can be added easily to other ordered labs at the same visit.
What to expect after the test
After you provide your specimen, it generally takes few business days to process and release your test results. Your test results will be available in a clear and easy-to-read report. Independent physicians are available to discuss questions or concerns you may have regarding your results.