Hiv selftest

[Alex9456]

Hello everyone, 

I read that hiv selftests have recently become available in Thailand but can't find much more information about them. What are the available ones called and can I get these at any pharmacy? Are there any oral ones like oraquick in Thailand?

 

It's just for a one time check because of an unprotected encounter I had a few years ago, I'm aware that it isn't entirely accurate in the first 3 months etc.

Any help would be appreciated.

[scubascuba3]

Where are you based? its easy to get a cheap quick test at a lab or clinic, i wouldn't bother with a home test

[Alex9456]

Hua Hin but also spend a lot of time in bkk so either place is fine. I'm familiar with the med labs, I just like the idea of quickly pricking my finger at home over going for a bloodtest at a clinic.

[scubascuba3]

I'm in Pattaya so know the cheaper places there, in Bangkok, i only know the Thai Red Cross near Nana, test is 200 baht

[NCC1701A]

43 minutes ago, Alex9456 said:

Hua Hin but also spend a lot of time in bkk so either place is fine. I'm familiar with the med labs, I just like the idea of quickly pricking my finger at home over going for a bloodtest at a clinic.

i can't help you with the home test, but Hua Hin hospital has a VIP desk for farangs on the ground floor. If you feel uncomfortable asking only for a HIV test, get the full STD test which includes HIV. Takes about two hours to get the results. It is very inexpensive.

 

Edited July 29, 2019 by NCC1701A

[uhuh]

Think about why you want to do the test at home.

Have a plan whom to talk to if it's positive. 

It can be positive even if it's done at home. Don't be on your own, get support. 

[symiotic]

does anyone know if the test kit (ora quick I believe) is for sale at any pharmacy /hospital anywhere in Thailand (since it has been approved for over-the-counter sale)?  It is Oral Swab I think must less intrusive than needle... 

[Alex9456]

Thanks for all the replies but I'm still hoping to get an answer on my original question. The odds of me having caught it are very slim, and I would really just prefer a hometest to give me a total peace of mind. 

 

These tests have a very high accuracy nowadays and back in the west they've pretty much become the norm. If the result were to be positive I would ofcourse go to an actual hospital for a verification. 

Alternatively I could order one from amazon from the US, but I'm not sure if this would cause a problem at customs.

Edited July 29, 2019 by Alex9456

[Alex9456]

 

3 hours ago, symiotic said:

does anyone know if the test kit (ora quick I believe) is for sale at any pharmacy /hospital anywhere in Thailand (since it has been approved for over-the-counter sale)?  It is Oral Swab I think must less intrusive than needle... 

 

I found this one with some more googling. Looks to be the same thing and is approved by the US gov.

 

https://www.icare-thai.com/product/5/ชุดตรวจ-hiv-ด้วยน้ำลาย-icare-hiv-oral-test-kit