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Before you search for a self-test option, you may want to know....
The INSTI HIV Self-Test made by bioLytical Laboratories in British Columbia.
This is a screening test that is over 99% accurate and was approved and licensed by Health Canada in November 2020. The INSTI HIV self-test is currently the only self-test approved for use in Canada.
If you test positive (reactive result), it means that you likely have HIV but this needs to be confirmed with a laboratory-based confirmatory test. You will need to see your doctor or go to a health care provider for this confirmatory testing.
Yes, the test comes with instructions that are easy to follow. The test only takes a few minutes. This video will walk you through the process.
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Ekosi Health Centre
Ekosi (eh-goh-say) Health is a Canadian, Indigenous-owned leading provider of quality health care. Ekosi Health delivers innovative, personalized health care experiences, products and services to help individuals be their best possible selves. They specialize in the delivery of personalized cannabinoid therapies for harm reduction, deprescribing, mental health, diabetes, and more.
TriCounty Women's Centre
They strive to be as accessible, reaching women and girls throughout the Tri-Counties by offering programs and services, satellite offices, a toll free number and a primary location in Yarmouth. By providing the tools to intervene in crisis situations that women and girls face, they are able to relieve poverty and other barriers in their lives, and are here to offer women and girls assistance as they move forward in achieving their educational, work, and life goals.
Planned Parenthood Regina
At Planned Parenthood Regina, their mission is to provide accessible, comprehensive, and confidential sexual health services to everyone in their community. They believe in the right to make informed choices about sexual health and well-being.
Centre d'intervention le Rond-Point
They welcome and support people with needs relating to its four areas of intervention - addiction, living environment, street work, and sexual health. In addition, they promote healthy lifestyle habits regarding sexual health and aim to prevent addiction through various activities and workshops. They work within vulnerable communities, namely young people, the LGBT+ community, PLHIV and people living with an addiction problem.
Indian Island Health Center
FrancoQueer
FrancoQueer is the French-speaking association of 2Esprits, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, non-binary and more (2SLGBTQIA+) people and their allies in Toronto and Ontario. They bring together French-speaking 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Ontario, offer them activities, services and programs that meet their needs, increase the accessibility and inclusiveness of existing services in the community, and celebrate their diversity in a French-speaking atmosphere.
Native Council of PEI
The Native Council of Prince Edward Island is a community of Indigenous people living off-reserve in traditional Mi’kmaq territory. NCPEI is the self-governing authority for all off-reserve Indigenous living on Epekwitk (PEI).
Vital Care Pharmacy