HIV Test Kit Info

If you are using a home test kit, it will ascertain if the user has HIV antibodies, and therefore exposure to the HIV virus.

Please note that the Test Kit is an aid only to identify an individual at that point of time. Doctors advise that the typical period of time between first contact and a positive test indication can be up to 90 days.

If you have a negative test result, this only means:
· no antibodies to HIV were found in your blood at the time of testing

· you either have not been infected by the HIV or your exposure to the virus was too recent for antibodies to be formed and to be detected.

· Most people develop antibodies about 2 - 12 weeks after exposure. A negative test result does not mean:

· that you are immune to the virus

· that you are protected from future infection

1.Action For AIDS Anonymous HIV Testing and Counseling Clinic 
DSC Clinic
31 Kelantan Lane #01-16 S(200031) Tel: 62540212
Tues and Wed: 6.30pm to 8pm Sat: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Public holidays: Closed 
Cost: $20

2. Anteh Dispensary 368 Geylang Road S(389381)
Tel: 67441809
Mon to Fri: 9.00am to 12.00pm, 2.00pm to 5.00pm Sat: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Sun/public holidays: Closed 
Cost: $50

3.
Cambridge Clinic Block 333, Kreta Ayer Road, #03-27 S(080333) Tel: 63271252
Mon to Fri: 9.00 am to 1.30pm
Sat: 9.00 am to 12.00pm
Sun/public holidays: Closed 
Cost: $50

4.
Dr Jay Medical Centre 115 Killiney Road S(239553)
Tel: 6235 5196
Mon to Fri: 9am to 12.30pm, 1.30pm to 4.30pm, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Sat: 9am to 12.30pm, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Sun/PH: 6.30pm to 8.30pm 
Cost: $50

5.Dr Soh Family Clinic Blk 966 Jurong West Street 93 #01-219 S(640966) Tel: 67917735
Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm, 7pm to 9pm Sat/Sun/ public holidays: 8.30am to 1pm
(closed on Thursday afternoons and Friday nights) 
Cost: $45-60

6. M Lam Clinic 739 Geylang Road S(389649)
Tel: 6748 1949
Mon to Fri: 9.30am to 12.30pm, 2.30pm to 5.30pm Sat: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Sun/public holidays: Closed 
Cost: $45

7.Robertson Medical Practice 11 Unity Street #02-07, Robertson Walk S(237995) Tel: 62387810
Mon to Fri: 8am to 3pm, 6pm to 9pm
Sat: 9am to 2pm
Sun/ public holidays: Closed 
Cost: $48-58

Source: http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/pressreleases.aspx?id=20158

Earlier diagnosis and entry to care are associated with better prognosis and survival.
Among HIV-infected persons with CD4+ cell counts of 201--350 cells/µL Studies have shown initiating antiretroviral therapy was associated with reduced mortality, compared with delaying such therapy until <200 cells/µL

Late testing results in missed opportunities for preventing HIV infections. During the time between HIV infection and diagnosis, infected persons can transmit HIV to others when they engage in practices that put their partners at risk. HIV transmission could be reduced by increasing awareness of HIV status through early testing. Knowledge of HIV serostatus promotes adoption of safer sexual practices.

It is imperative that a positive HIV test result be followed by a Western Blot or PCR test performed by a doctor or clinic to confirm if you are indeed HIV positive. Since NO test or test kit is infallible, it is best to confirm test results by using a licensed medical testing facility.