Exacto Hiv self-test for couples (1 piece)

Area of application

The Exacto HIV self-test for couples is a reliable self-test that can detect HIVinfection.With a reliability of 99.9% and the CE-mark, it offers a safe way to check the HIVstatus.No prescription is required for this product.

The test is easy to carry out and provides a reliable result after just 10 minutes.The application is supported by detailed instructions for use with precise explanations and pictures.The test is designed for self-use and can be carried out at home.

How does the HIVtest work?

The Exacto HIV self-test for couples is a reliable medical device that is easy to perform.However, it is important to follow the instructions for use carefully.Read the instructions carefully before taking the test and follow the instructions step by step.

Preparation

The HIVself-test is a self-test kit for detecting an HIVinfection that occurred more than three months ago.Wash your hands thoroughly and disinfect your fingers with the disinfectant wipe provided.Any residue is removed with the sterile pad.Carefully prick yourself with the lancet and collect a drop of blood with the pipette.

Test implementation

Place the test cassette in front of you and place the drop of blood in the red “BLOOD” field.The field should be completely red.Take the small bottle and drop the liquid into the “DILUENT” box.Now start measuring the time and read the result after 10 minutes.In every Exacto HIV self-test for couples pack you will receive everything you need for the self-test.

Reliability

The Exacto HIV self-test for couples was designed with a double visual inspection.The first is that the highlighted “BLOOD” field is completely red;it ensures that the correct amount of blood has been collected.The second check is that the appearance of the C tape (DILUENT) appears in the cassette reader window.It ensures that the sample migration is completely completed.

Read the result

HIV-negative: If only the C band stripe appears, you are HIV-negative.Please note that HIVinfection cannot be ruled out until 12 weeks after the last risk.If you test before this deadline, you should do it again after the 12 weeks.

HIV-positive: If both stripes appear (C-band and T-band) you are probably HIV-positive.However, this result is not yet final!All positive (or reactive) rapid test results must be confirmed by a special laboratory test.The diagnosis is only certain if this test is positive.You can do this confirmation test at the checkpoint of an AIDS service, a health department or, ideally, in a HIVspecialist practice.You could then start with HIVtherapy straight away if the positive result is confirmed.

If no stripe appears at all, the test is invalid.

When to do it?

Many people develop antibodies starting around 4 weeks after an HIVinfection, which are detected with the Exacto HIV self-test for couples.In very few people this can take up to 12 weeks.Therefore: You can find out after just 4 weeks whether you have been infected.Unfortunately, you can only rule out that you are infected after 12 weeks.

Content

The Exacto HIV self-test for couples contains:

1 Bag with the Exacto HIV test cassette, 1 dropper bottle, 1 plaster, 1 disinfectant wipe, 1 lancet and 1 pipette with bulge, 1 sterile pad.

More information

From October 2018 at the latest, the sale of HIVself-tests will also be permitted in Germany.With the HIVself-test, many people in other European countries have already been very successfully encouraged to test themselves for HIV .A HIV diagnosis enables early treatment and, with the right treatment, prolongs the lives of many infected people.

The test requires only a very small amount of blood and provides a reliable test result in just 10 minutes.The application is simple and is supported by detailed instructions for use with images.The packaging is multilingual and the test is recommended by the German AIDS-Help.

There is a hotline for consumers run by experts from Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe.The test is available as both an individual test and a couples test.Every sale of an Exacto HIVself-test financially supports the work of Deutsche AIDS-Hilfen.