Testing
HIV testing
HIV is a virus that affects the immune system. Many people feel well for years. A test is the way to know your status.
What it is
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) weakens the body's defence against infections over time if it is not treated. You cannot tell by looking at someone whether they have HIV. A laboratory test is how status is known.
Why testing matters
Knowing your status lets you start care if the result is positive, and it helps you protect partners. Modern treatment allows many people with HIV to live long, healthy lives. A negative result is also useful — it is a chance to ask how to stay negative.
Testing is a private medical service. Results should be explained by a clinician, not read alone from a sheet of paper.
Who should consider a test
Anyone who wants to know can ask for a test. It is especially worth discussing after a possible exposure, with a new partner, during pregnancy, or as part of routine care. You do not need to feel ill.
Contact StreamTrust Diagnostics to ask which HIV-related tests we run and how to book. We will tell you what is available before you visit.
This page is general information for patients in Uyo. It is not a diagnosis or a personal medical plan. Talk with a clinician about which tests are right for you, and read results with your doctor.