HIV/Syphilis/HCV Rapid Tests

Aids-Hilfe Konstanz offers free and anonymous rapid tests for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis C (HCV) with personal counselling at Checkpoint Singen and the counselling centres in Konstanz and Singen.

The rapid HIV test is an HIV test that is easy to perform. A small amount of blood is taken from the fingertip and placed in a test device. The rapid HIV test shows the result after about fifteen minutes. Like other common testing methods, the rapid test does not directly detect HIV, but rather antibodies to the virus. The antibodies only form after some time. The rapid HIV test can therefore only reliably rule out HIV transmission at the earliest 12 weeks after possible exposure. The result ‘HIV-negative’ is therefore only reliable after twelve weeks. Further information on the rapid HIV test can be found on the website of Deutsche Aidshilfe: Rapid HIV test.

The rapid Hepatitis C test is an antibody screening test. The test can provide a meaningful result approximately ten weeks after a possible HCV infection. The rapid Hepatitis C test is not suitable for people who have already had hepatitis C or have been cured by medication. In this case, antibodies remain in the blood, to which the rapid test would always react. Further information can be found on the website of Deutsche Aidshilfe: Hepatitis C.

It is necessary to make an appointment in advance by calling 07531/21113!