What to expect in a rapid HIV test. | Dr George Forgan-Smith HIV testing Melbourne

A guide by ‪@DrGFS‬ on how to get a rapid HIV test and what to expect.

0:07 The rapid HIV test can detect HIV infection as early as 15 days after exposure.
0:19 for the most accurate result you should get a final test 90 days after your exposure to HIV. This is after the “window period” of HIV of 90 days. After this your test result will be considered final and accurate.
0:27 When booking for a rapid HIV test be sure to ask for a 30 minute appointment with Dr Forgan-Smith
0:34 when you arrive at Collins Street Medical Centre the reception staff will request you fill out a form to ensure our confidential patient system is up to date.
0:42 Your doctor will call you into the examination room where you can talk about your particular circumstances that lead to you getting a rapid HIV test. Your doctor will also be able to discuss other testing you may wish to consider.
1:01 If it is decided the rapid test is the right test for you, your doctor will gather all equipment needed for the test. All test equipment is single use only, sterile and disposed of immediately after use.
1:19 your finger will be cleaned and a small sample of blood is collected via a finger prick.
1:28 the blood is then applied to the Alere 4th generation HIV testing strip
1:33 the rapid HIV test takes 20 minutes to develop. Your doctor may. ask you to wait in the waiting room during this time.
1:44 a single red line on the test strip indicates that the test functioned correctly and there was no sign of exposure to HIV in the blood
2:00 if there are more than 1 red line on the test this indicates you may have been exposed or infected with HIV and further testing is required. Your doctor will help organise this.
2:13 If you would like to organise a rapid HIV test in Melbourne’s CBD, please book an appointment with Dr George Forgan-Smith at Collins Street Medical Centre Level 7 / 267 Collins St Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone number is (03) 9654 6088