Free HK HIV Tests (NGOs) & Self-Test Kits.
Below centres offer Free HIV test(s) without the painful urethra swabs, using 2 methods: blood extracted via Rapid (prick finger tip, results in 20-30mins) and/or Conventional (syringe+needle in vein, results in 5-7 days). Typically, only a positive result with the Rapid method requires a Conventional test to prove the Rapid method’s result as a false positive. Subsequently, test centres will recommend more comprehensive (full) tests at medical clinics with hematologists.
Please note these are NGOs - their primary funding is from the AIDS Trust Fund that may reject their on-going applications for funds. So, kindly donate between $200-$300 (equivalent to cost of a self-test HIV kit) during your visit.
1. AIDS Concern. Ph: 2394 6677.
Health Service Centre: Flat B, 3/F, Fu Lee Commercial Building, 14-20 Pilkem Street, Jordan Kowloon.
Hours open: Mon-Fri 09:30–22:00 (Lunch & Dinner closed: 12:30–14:00, 18:00–19:00). Sat 14:00–17:00. Sun 14:00-17:00 (Alternate Sun). Closed on Public Hols.
Book a Free Test. While their site states free tests are targeted at adults aged below 25, notify them of your age and you will donate.
Also, they sell 2 types of government approved HIV self-testing kits online: 1. Finger-prick blood test (HKD $280). | 2. Oral fluid test (HKD $330).
Detailed website instructions below that particular type of self-test kit on how to use the instruments and interpret the results.
Alternatively, buy a self-test kit at the Health Service Centre and use it on-site under their supervision to make sure you are doing things correctly. Note: as the window periods for testing are 10 days, 28 days and 90 days from the date of exposure, you’ll need to buy at least 3 kits.
Aids Concern has a HK Map of Testing Service for other NGOs in Central, Lai Chi Kok, Shau Kei Wan & other districts on both the Kowloon & HK side.
2. Hong Kong AIDs Foundation provides Rapid and Conventional tests. Ph: 2513 0513.
Testing Schedule - Calendar. Locations, open only Mon-Fri:
5/F, Shaukeiwan Jockey Club Clinic, 8 Chai Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan. Hours open 18:45 – 20:45.
Ka Ming Court, 688-690 Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok. Hours open 11:00 – 20:30.
Des Voeux Road Central, Central. Hours open 19:45 – 21:45. Exact location is notified once booking is confirmed.
Free Syphilis and Hepatitis C antibody rapid tests will also be provided at your choice.
3. While these other NGOs are geared towards HIV testing of gays/transgenders, they are likely to accept Heterosexual men. Just inform them when you call for a booking & say you will donate. We don't judge them, they don't judge us. Included them for ease of location options. Notably, A-Backup Testing Centre is open on a Sat/Sun/Public Holiday when other centres are closed.
A-Backup Testing Centre offers a Rapid test with results in 15 minutes. Ph: 5405 6631. Mon-Sun & Public Holidays 15:30-21:30. Room A1, 11 Floor East South Building, 475-481 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay HK (Near Causeway Bay Plaza One).
Midnight Blue Center (Exit A2, Mongkok Station). Booking: 2493 4555. Mon-Fri: 10am-1pm, 2-6pm.
4. Not advertising; but, including as a self-help option. HK online condom specialist SampsonStore.com sells Doctor-eyes HIV rapid test kit for HKD 248 (as of this post). Enquiries - Chi Shing Biotech Co. Ltd., HK Hotline: +852 2232-0626.
Simple: Only one drop of blood is enough for the test.
Reliable: Qualitatively detect HIV1, HIV2 and HIVO. >99% accuracy.
Fast: Result in 15 minutes.
Convenient: Additional equipment and stop eating before test is not needed.
5. There are online Self Multi-Test Packs for Chlamydia/Gonorrhea/Syphilis/Hepatitis B, unsure if they are available in HK over-the-counter at pharmacies or NGOs/test centres.
To conclude, please understand the de/merits of each method: Comparison of conventional test, rapid test, and self-testing. | |
