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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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DIY self-test app
London InterCommunity Health Centre - Options Clinic
The London InterCommunity Health Centre has been part of London’s Old East community since 1990! We provide health and social services in a welcoming setting to those who experience barriers to care. These barriers may include poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions including mental health and substance use.
Kenora Sexual Assault Centre
The Kenora Sexual Assault Centre is a community-based service working from a feminist perspective of voilence against women, to affect personal and political change for all.
Vancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Society (VPWAS)
The Vancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Society (VPWAS) is the only peer based HIV/AIDS organization on Vancouver Island, and has been providing peer support, Peer Navigation, education and treatment information to persons living with HIV/AIDS for over 25 years.
Mint Heath + Drugs Church Street
Located in Edmonton’s McCauley neighbourhood, we’re proud to be part of a vibrant and diverse community. At Church Street, we believe in making an impact in our patients’ lives beyond pharmacy advice. We take the time to explore each person’s unique circumstances, learn their story and understand their concerns. By learning about our community and its needs, we’re able to provide quality patient care.
The Salvation Army (Toronto Homeless & Housing Supports)
The Salvation Army in Toronto operates six shelters for people experiencing homelessness. Integrated in 2013 as Toronto Housing and Homeless Supports (THHS), these six shelters meet basic needs for food, shelter and clothing, as well as provide pastoral care, addiction counselling and housing help.Toronto Housing and Homeless Supports also manages social enterprises and other services that help shelter residents transition into their own housing.
Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services
Quesnel Shelter & Support Society
To create a place of safety and support for people experiencing homelessness in Quesnel, where they can receive shelter, nourishment and services which foster independence and success.
ASK Wellness - Penticton
The vision of ASK Wellness Society is to work towards a society that recognizes the value and potential of each individual.