At-Home HIV Test Kit by OraQuick | HIV Home Test

OraQuick® In-Home HIV Test Kit

Quest offers the OraQuick® In-Home HIV Test for a convenient and discreet way to test for antibodies to HIV at home with quick and easy results. Read more

Test details

Sample type:

Oral swab

Preparation:

Here are some recommendations to prepare: Do not eat, drink or use oral care products (such as mouthwash, toothpaste, or whitening strips) 30 minutes before starting this test. Always use the directions in the HIV home test kit to help read your results correctly. Make sure you have a timer, watch or something that can keep time for 20 to 40 minutes. Remove dental products such as dentures or any other products that cover your gums. It may be helpful to have access to a phone to speak directly with a support person. Remember, this test usually detects HIV infection if used 3 months after a risk event. That's because OraQuick tests for HIV antibodies, and it usually takes your body up to 3 months to produce these antibodies at levels that can be detected.  For comprehensive guidance on testing instructions and interpreting OraQuick In-Home HIV results, refer to the directions provided with your in-home kit. Post-exposure detection of HIV may take up to three months, known as the window period, in which antibodies to the virus are developed. Testing during the window period may produce a negative result. With a positive result and if results are inconclusive, seek additional testing in a medical setting.

Test type: Home Collection Kit

$44.00 ~~$55.00~~

Quantity

What

Allows you to easily test for antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2, the viruses that cause AIDS, in just 20 minutes. A positive result is preliminary and follow-up confirmatory testing is needed.

Who

Anyone over 18 years of age, who engages in high risk-activities, or has a partner that engages in high-risk activities should consider testing on a regular basis.

How

Oral swab

Where

Find a location near you

A home collection kit is sent to you.

About the Test

This test is an in-vitro diagnostic home-use test for HIV (HIV-1 and HIV-2) in oral fluid. This test works by looking for your body’s response (antibodies) to fighting the HIV virus. It allows you to test for HIV discreetly and accurately in the privacy of your own home in only 20 minutes.

If it has been at least 3 months since you’ve been exposed and you have followed all of the directions provided with the test, and your test is negative, then it is likely that you do not have HIV.

Note: This is an at home test from OraSure Technologies, Inc. Quest Diagnostics does not provide laboratory testing services for this item. Your test results will not be shared with or available from Quest, and PWNHealth services and fees do not apply to this offering.

This test may be right for you if you have never been tested for HIV, or it has been at least a year since your last test and you do things that can result in HIV infection. These include:

Sex (vaginal, oral, or anal) with multiple partners
Sex with someone who is HIV positive or whose HIV status you don’t know
Sex between a man and another man
Using illegal injected drugs or steroids
Shared needles or syringes
Exchanged sex for money
Having been diagnosed or treated for hepatitis, tuberculosis or a sexually transmitted disease like syphilis

If you feel you are at risk of being infected with HIV, it is a good idea to test regularly.

The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test uses an oral fluid sample collected using a swab to test for HIV.

Your results in just 3 easy steps:

Collect your sample with the oral swab
Insert the test into the test tube and wait 20 minutes
Read your results

Reading your results:

Negative test result: 1 line next to the “C” and no line next to the “T”
Positive test result: If there is any line (even a faint one) next to the “T,” you may have HIV. You should seek additional testing with a healthcare provider or healthcare facility.

See the instructions included in the collection kit for important details. If you have any questions about the test or your results, contact the OraQuick 24/7 support line at 1-866-436-6527.

When HIV symptoms do occur, they may be different for each person and as the disease progresses. There are 3 stages of HIV infection. The first stage happens about 2 to 4 weeks after exposure and can last from a few days to weeks. Many people have no symptoms at all, therefore the only way to know is to test.

Stage 1: Acute HIV infection
People have a large amount of HIV in their blood and are very contagious. Some people do not have symptoms, but most people have flu-like symptoms.

Stage 2: Chronic HIV Infection
HIV will progress to a long-term phase (chronic), which is also called asymptomatic HIV infection or clinical latency. HIV is still active and continues to reproduce in the body but the person may not have any symptoms or get sick during this phase. Without HIV treatment, this stage may last a decade or longer, or may progress faster. It's still possible to pass the disease on to someone else during this stage.

Stage 3: AIDS
As HIV progresses, the immune system becomes severely damaged. The body becomes too weak to fight off infections. This may lead to other infections that take advantage of a weakened immune system. This may become severe and life-threatening.

There are many treatments that slow the progression of AIDS. Testing is key and treatment should be started as early as possible.

Here are some recommendations to prepare:

Do not eat, drink or use oral care products (such as mouthwash, toothpaste, or whitening strips) 30 minutes before starting this test.
Always use the directions in the HIV home test kit to help read your results correctly.
Make sure you have a timer, watch or something that can keep time for 20 to 40 minutes.
Remove dental products such as dentures or any other products that cover your gums.
It may be helpful to have access to a phone to speak directly with a support person.

Remember, this test usually detects HIV infection if used 3 months after a risk event. That's because OraQuick tests for HIV antibodies, and it usually takes your body up to 3 months to produce these antibodies at levels that can be detected. 

For comprehensive guidance on testing instructions and interpreting OraQuick In-Home HIV results, refer to the directions provided with your in-home kit. Post-exposure detection of HIV may take up to three months, known as the window period, in which antibodies to the virus are developed. Testing during the window period may produce a negative result. With a positive result and if results are inconclusive, seek additional testing in a medical setting.

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a test on questhealth.com. Purchases not permitted in: AK, AZ, HI.

Step-by-step instructions
Durable plastic case containing all test kit contents
Pouch containing a single use test device
Pouch containing a test tube filled with 1 mL of liquid
Disposable bag
Pencil
Testing directions attached to plastic box
Pre-test booklet: HIV, Testing & Me
Post-test booklet: What your results mean to you!
Package insert

For a full product demo, watch the OraQuick® In-home HIV Test- How-to Video.

Note: this kit is manufactured by OraSure Technologies, Inc. If you have any questions about the test or reading your results, contact the OraQuick support line at: 1-866-436-6527.

This test may be helpful if:

You were exposed to HIV at least 3 months ago
You engage in high-risk activities and want to know your HIV status

We offer FREE shipping on all kits that are necessary to perform this test purchased on questhealth.com. After your kit order is processed,* it takes approximately 2-3 business days for the kit to arrive to the shipping address provided at checkout.** When your kit ships, you will receive an email with shipment tracking information. Please refer to this tracking link for the most accurate shipping information.

*Orders are typically processed same day if your order is placed before 2pm EST Monday-Friday. Orders received after 2pm EST Friday will be processed Monday.

**Shipping times are an average, and may vary depending on geographic location, holidays, and/or logistics carrier delays (eg, weather).

How it works

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Collect your sample

Follow instructions to collect your sample.

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View results immediately at your home.

The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test is an in-vitro diagnostic home-use test for HIV (HIV-1 and HIV-2) in oral fluid. This test works by looking for your body’s response (antibodies) to fighting the HIV virus. A positive result is preliminary and follow-up confirmatory testing is needed.

Please follow the testing directions carefully to be sure the results are correct.
You must be 17 or older to use this test.
A positive result with this test does not mean that you are definitely infected with HIV, but rather that additional testing should be done in a medical setting.
A negative result with this test does not mean that you are definitely not infected with HIV, particularly when exposure may have been within the previous 3 months.
If your test is negative and you engage in activities that put you at risk for HIV on a regular basis, you should test regularly.
This product should not be used to make decisions on behavior that may put you at increased risk for HIV.

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a viral STI that attacks the body's immune system. If left untreated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Read our article to learn more about HIV, how it is spread, and the importance of STI testing.

FAQs

If my test is negative, does that mean that I don’t have HIV?

It can take up to 3 months for the HIV antibodies to show up in an oral test like OraQuick. If you are testing and it hasn’t been 3 months since you might have been exposed, you should test again after 3 months have passed.

If it’s been at least 3 months since you were exposed, you’ve followed the kit’s instructions, and your results are negative, then it’s likely you don’t have HIV.

False negative results are possible in less than 10% of tests reported. But to reduce any chance of a false result, make sure that you follow the instructions carefully.

If you feel you may not have done the test correctly, take the test again to verify your results. If you regularly engage in high-risk activities, consider testing every 3 to 6 months, as recommended by the CDC.

What should I do if my test is positive?

If the OraQuick test comes back positive, it doesn’t always mean that you have HIV. It’s very important to confirm positive test results with more tests from a doctor or healthcare facility and if needed, start a treatment plan.

Remember that HIV does not mean that you will get AIDS. Get tested and begin treatment as soon as possible.

When should I take this test?

If you are testing because you have never been tested before and are not testing in response to an exposure or engaging in high-risk activity, then you can test anytime.

If you are testing because of a possible exposure or high-risk activity, then you should usually wait 3 months after exposure or engaging in high-risk activities before using this test because CDC reports that for most people (97%), it can take 3 months for your body to produce the HIV antibodies that this test can detect. If you want to be tested before 3 months from exposure or high-risk activity, then you should go to your doctor or local healthcare provider.

Can I take this test right after exposure?

It can take up to 3 months for your body to produce HIV antibodies. This test detects those antibodies. So, testing before 3 months may cause a test result that is not accurate.

How often should I get tested for HIV?

If you have never been tested for HIV, you should get tested.

HIV is preventable, but if you participate in high-risk activities the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting tested at least every year if you are at high-risk.

High-risk activities include:

Sex (vaginal, oral, or anal) with multiple partners
Sex with someone who is HIV positive or whose HIV status you don’t know
Sex between a man and another man
Using illegal injected drugs or steroids
Shared needles or syringes
Exchanged sex for money
Having been diagnosed or treated for hepatitis, tuberculosis or a sexually transmitted disease like syphilis

Can I cancel or return my OraQuick In-Home HIV Test purchase?

No, you cannot cancel or return the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test. Tests are nonrefundable and nonreturnable.

Can I use my FSA or HSA funds to purchase tests at questhealth.com?

You may be able to use your FSA or HSA funds to purchase lab tests at questhealth.com. Please review your FSA/HSA plan or check with a tax professional to confirm specific requirements for individual eligibility.

OraQuick® In-Home HIV Test Kit