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Terrence Higgins Trust Offers New Test Which Detects HIV A Month After Infection, UK
July 13th, 2010
Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has begun to offer a new type of rapid result HIV test at its clinics which can detect the virus just four weeks after the date of infection. Previous tests were only reliable three months after exposure to the virus.
The finger prick blood test will be used at THT’s Fastest clinics and results are normally available in approximately 20 minutes. If the test result is positive, staff would always advise another test is taken, just to confirm the diagnosis.
Dr Michael Brady, Medical Director at THT said “If you’re worried you’ve been exposed to HIV waiting three months for an accurate test result can be agonising. Technology has now moved on, so we’re able to offer reliable tests earlier. If you think you’ve been at risk or you’re in a high risk group you should consider getting a test. It’s quick, confidential and could put your mind at rest.”
Groups at highest risk of HIV in the UK are Africans and gay men. Over a quarter of people with HIV don’t know they have it and almost a third of people are diagnosed late, potentially putting their health at risk. Increased testing for HIV is essential to improve these statistics.
To find out if there is a Fastest clinic near you visit http://www.tht.org.uk/fastest. HIV tests are also available in GUM clinics nationwide and you can find your nearest by visiting http://www.tht.org.uk/clinics or by calling THT Direct on 0845 12 21 200.
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Terrence Higgins Trust
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