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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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STOP HIV - Interior Health Authority
We recognize and acknowledge that we are collectively gathered on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the seven Interior Region First Nations. This region is also home to 15 Chartered M�tis Communities. It is with humility that we continue to strengthen our relationships with First Nation, M�tis, and Inuit peoples across the Interior.
Safe Harbour Outreach Project
The St. John's Status of Women Council/Women's Centre is a feminist organization that since 1972 is continually working to achieve equality and justice through political activism, community collaboration and the creation of a safe and inclusive space for all women and non-binary people in the St. John�s area.
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.
The first Indian controlled Health Centre in Canada was recently opened in the city of North Battleford, Saskatchewan. The opening of the Battlefords Indian Health Centre represents over 15 years of discussions, negotiations, confrontation and further negotiations by the Indian people in an attempt to maintain and improve health services for Indian people in the North Battleford District.
Trans Pride Toronto
Trans Pride Toronto: Transitioning Together to improve the lives and well being of Trans/2Spirit, Black, and Non Binary identities who experience homelessness, marginalization, Poverty. and Transphobia through low barrier accessible and equitable access to housing employment, harm reduction services, and drop-in services to achieve health and well being in their lives.
Réseau de la Santé Sexuelle des Sourds du Québec
The mission of the Réseau de la Santé Sexuelle des Sourds du Québec is to inform and warn the deaf and hard of hearing community in Quebec against the risks of contracting HIV / AIDS and STBBIs (sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections) provide services and activities to deaf and hard of hearing people with HIV / AIDS and STBBI, LGBTQ +, who are addicted and homeless.
Manitoba Harm Reduction Network - Flin Flon
The Manitoba Harm Reduction Network works toward equitable access, systemic change, and reducing the transmission sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) through advocacy, policy work, education, research and relationships.
Saskatoon Sexual Health
Saskatoon Sexual Health is a non-profit organization located on Treaty Six Territory and the homeland of the Metis. We are proud to offer sexual and reproductive health education, advocacy, clinical and abortion services to Saskatoon and the surrounding area.
Manitoba Harm Reduction Network - Thompson
The Manitoba Harm Reduction Network works toward equitable access, systemic change, and reducing the transmission sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) through advocacy, policy work, education, research and relationships.