Get an HIV self-test
Once you test, you choose the support and care options that are best for you.
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.
Use the search tool to find your best option to get a kit
DIY self-test app
Native Youth Sexual Health Network - Victoria
The Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN) is an organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada.
Pharmacie A. Ben Abdennabi et E. Thibaudeau
La Pharmacie Amine Ben Abdennabi et Emmanuel Thibaudeau proudly provides diverse and inclusive quality services. They are here to meet the needs of our communities, whatever they may be. Their in-depth expertise in sexual health, HIV treatment and prevention, and treatment for opioid addiction enables the team to provide you with informed support.
Northwood Recovery Clinic Wikwemikong
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Battleford Agency Tibal Chiefs
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Mount Allison University Wellness Centre
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Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka
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Mental Health and Addictions Outreach
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Saskatchewan Health Authority - Saskatoon
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