HIV

  • What's tested:

    HIV

$39.00

Information About The Tests

HIV

In Australia, as in many other countries, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) blood tests are conducted to detect the presence of HIV antibodies or the virus itself in a person's blood. The most common types of HIV tests include:

    1. Antibody Tests:

Standard Antibody Test This test looks for both HIV antibodies and antigens. Antigens are proteins produced by the virus during the early stages of infection. This test is highly accurate and can detect HIV infection earlier than previous generations of tests.

If you are considering an HIV test, it's recommended to consult with a healthcare professional who can provide guidance on the most suitable test based on your situation and risk factors. Testing and counselling services often emphasize confidentiality and respect for individuals seeking HIV testing.

How it works

Buy a test + at-home sample collection

If at-home or workplace service is available in your area, purchase for an additional $55 fee.

Schedule an appointment

After you make a purchase, one of our Express Pathology nurses will contact you to schedule an in-at-home or office blood collection appointment.

At-home blood sample collection

One of our friendly nurses will collect your blood sample and send it to the nearest laboratory.

Get fast results in your inbox

Access results in your email inbox as soon as they're available.

Blood collection currently available in NSW, VIC, and QLD.

Easy-to-understand results.

Your results will be emailed to you within 24 - 36 hours after collecting your sample. You will receive a text SMS notification when your results are ready. Your results are highly confidential, but you can choose to share your results with your healthcare provider, family, or friends.

Independent support.

Express Pathology reviews your test results and will contact you directly if they require prompt attention. You will be encouraged to speak directly with your primary GP.

Frequently asked 
questions

If you can’t find the answer to your question or have a general question or comment about this website, please contact us.

Need to know more? Call us at
02 9545 2940Book a visit
  • How early can you come to my home or office?

    Our Nurses can generally start from 6am.

  • How do I pay for this service?

    Payment process is simple. We have integrated secure Commbank Payment Gateway to take payments online. Simply complete the online form and make the payment using the ‘Proceed to Book’ button.

  • Can I be seen on a weekend?

    Yes, our nurses work 7 days a week.

  • Can you come to my work?

    Yes we can attend your work premises if you have a private area to conduct the blood collection.

  • Is there a medicare rebate/ bulk billing available?

    No, this is a private service not linked to Medicare.

  • Do I need to Fast?

    Fasting is optional however, please indicate to your blood collector if you have been Fasting or not.

  • What happens with my results?

    Your results are reviewed by our GP and sent to you securely through email. If action is required our GP will be in contact with you.

  • Do Prestige keep a copy of my results?

    Yes they are held in our secure database.