New HIV Test Kit

[mebirdie]

Next month, Singapore will be import rapid HIV test kit to all clinic.
Do not have to go DSC Clinic anymore.

1. Test with extraction of saliva from GUM
2. After 20 mins, one line means HIV negative, 2 line means HIV positive
3. Although can be self test, public not allow to buy
4. Cost : $35
5. Counselling Service need before testing to prevent after shock

[FL_Noob]

Jan or Dec?

[TheFig]

A piece of advice -

This particular kit is not going to be made available directly to the public for good reason. It is design to tests for particular sub-types of the HIV virus prevalent in a particular region, in this case, S.E. Asia and Asia-Pacific.

Consequently, even if you get a negative test, it only means that you aren't positive for this sub-type. Its accuracy cannot compare to actual blood works being done at DSC. But close enough that on a national level, it is an important tool in the War against HIV/AIDS.

Just so that everybody understands this.

[digital_]

ya that be good, can test on the gal before doing sex

[aikoN79]

:confused: U think the gal will let u wait 20mins for the result to come out ??


ya that be good, can test on the gal before doing sex

[Aviator]

this can be a very bad thing. we can expect alot of ppl who cannot take the results start jumping off every building. the aftermath is as bad as the casinos

[Sorin^^]

this can be a very bad thing. we can expect alot of ppl who cannot take the results start jumping off every building. the aftermath is as bad as the casinos

Good and Bad... Is it on sale now? Dec or Jan?

[daneman]

The self test kit is expected to be available in GPs next month, January 06. I guess even though this self test kit will be available, i would still encourage bros who are at high risk to go for pre-test counselling at AfA or DSC. At least, this will prepare you for the result.

[MugenEG9]

ya that be good, can test on the gal before doing sex
window period: the person tested today must have last expsure longer than 3-4 wks ago, test is not accurate if less than 3-4 wks. cheers

[digital_]

yes i know of the window period, and wat if she caught early ten 3 mth ago? and i know the gal will not wait for 20min unless u pay her

just like wat forums always say there always a risk everytime u bonk, even if u wear condom, unless u DIY urself

[AfA_hmor]

Jan or Dec?

Official date not yet release. Will not be available that soon even though it was announced.

AfA outreach

[AfA_hmor]

ya that be good, can test on the gal before doing sex

Unfortunately, you cannot bring the test kit into your bedroom to test. It must be done in the presence of a medical professional or in a clinical setting. If you are prepared to bring the girl to the clinic to do the test, then you are welcome to do it. But one misconception here is the Window Period - 1-3 months. At the point of testing, you may not be infected, however you might have risky activities the nite before your test, then your test result will be inaccurate. Very important to equip yourself with these info before you do the test - which explains the importance of pre- and post test counselling.

Best wishes
AfA outreach

[AfA_hmor]

Next month, Singapore will be import rapid HIV test kit to all clinic.
Do not have to go DSC Clinic anymore.


Effective pre-test and post-test counseling is still needed in this instance. One may also not be able to read the readings accurately, unlike a trained counselor or healthcare personnel. What if the result is a false positive or true positive, can one handle that “emotional stress” alone?

Do go to DSC for testing, it costs only $20, and it’s totally anonymous. Be cool, be responsible…

Can email [email protected] if there are any further queries.

[dt3305]

yes i full agree...best to take at Afa, this sort of thing can be a life changing one...better to have counselling before and after...i read about making the test kit avaliable at night spots...what's the point here?...you may test negative but what if it is within the window period? and does testing negative for both means you can go raw? other STDs presence are not tested...and we know tose gals we pick up at night spots are regulars ONS...so they are the high risk group...raw or protected no one knows...

[PASSIONAETE04]

Effective pre-test and post-test counseling is still needed in this instance. One may also not be able to read the readings accurately, unlike a trained counselor or healthcare personnel. What if the result is a false positive or true positive, can one handle that “emotional stress” alone?

Do go to DSC for testing, it costs only $20, and it’s totally anonymous. Be cool, be responsible…

Can email [email protected] if there are any further queries.


Though is totally anonymous, but worry of meeting friends at that time of test ? How ?

[Big Sexy]

oh please... dont be paranoid... ask yourself... why is your friend there? ( unless you are telling me he work there)

and even so...come on.. there really isnt any shame in going for the HIV test right??


Though is totally anonymous, but worry of meeting friends at that time of test ? How ?

[mebirdie]

Though is totally anonymous, but worry of meeting friends at that time of test ? How ?

If you meet your friends, probably they are in the same situation.
You all just comfort each other lor!

[Freestyler69]

Do go to DSC for testing, it costs only $20, and it’s totally anonymous. Be cool, be responsible…



I heard by law it's compulsory for all medical practitioners in Singapore to report HIV positive results to the authority and the authority is obligated to inform the spouse (if any) of the HIV positive patient.. Is this correct understanding? If so, how can DSC be totally anonymous?Anyone has further info?

[djuan6453]

I heard by law it's compulsory for all medical practitioners in Singapore to report HIV positive results to the authority and the authority is obligated to inform the spouse (if any) of the HIV positive patient.. Is this correct understanding? If so, how can DSC be totally anonymous?Anyone has further info?


AFA uses the DSC premises for their anonymous testing. It's AFA that does the testing and not DSC.

Don't worry, no-one will ask you for your name or ID. I know coz I've been there for testing before.

[PASSIONAETE04]

AFA uses the DSC premises for their anonymous testing. It's AFA that does the testing and not DSC.

Don't worry, no-one will ask you for your name or ID. I know coz I've been there for testing before.


Bro, So what happen to those tested positive ? Do AFA do any follow up ?
If Not, how they keep up the reported number of cases ?
Then what is the point of AFA conducting the tests ?

[djuan6453]

Bro, So what happen to those tested positive ? Do AFA do any follow up ?
If Not, how they keep up the reported number of cases ?
Then what is the point of AFA conducting the tests ?

AFA will offer support and counselling to those who test positive. Whether you want to reveal your ID is still up to you.

The point of the anonymous testing is to encourage people to come forward for testing. One of the biggest dangers of this disease is that people do not know they have been infected by HIV and go around spreading it. With more testing, infected people can be treated to prolong their life and more importantly take precautions to ensure that they do not pass on the virus to others.

[AfA_hmor]

Bro, So what happen to those tested positive ? Do AFA do any follow up ?
If Not, how they keep up the reported number of cases ?
Then what is the point of AFA conducting the tests ?

For those who are tested positive during the anonymous testing, they will undergo counseling by the counselors at the test-site. There will also be follow-up counseling on other issues, like financial support for medication, and coping with life after the infection. There are also support groups in AFA that one can join, which will provide moral and other forms of support.

The statistics of the number of people tested positive or negative during a test session is kept for the record, but no names or IDs are taken, so rest assured that everything is TOTALLY ANONYMOUS.

Dear PASSIONAETE04, the point in AFA conducting the test is to provide anonymous HIV testing to the public, and this in itself is not an easy task. Knowing one’s HIV status can change one’s life forever, not to mention the impact on one’s loved ones.

Play safe, and do test yourself regularly.

[flimscan]

Unfortunately, you cannot bring the test kit into your bedroom to test. It must be done in the presence of a medical professional or in a clinical setting. If you are prepared to bring the girl to the clinic to do the test, then you are welcome to do it. But one misconception here is the Window Period - 1-3 months. At the point of testing, you may not be infected, however you might have risky activities the nite before your test, then your test result will be inaccurate. Very important to equip yourself with these info before you do the test - which explains the importance of pre- and post test counselling.

Best wishes
AfA outreach

wah like that i think some jobless singaporeans can smuggle in some to sell here to earn some extra money.

[brucelee]

For those who are tested positive during the anonymous testing, they will undergo counseling by the counselors at the test-site. There will also be follow-up counseling on other issues, like financial support for medication, and coping with life after the infection. There are also support groups in AFA that one can join, which will provide moral and other forms of support.

The statistics of the number of people tested positive or negative during a test session is kept for the record, but no names or IDs are taken, so rest assured that everything is TOTALLY ANONYMOUS.


Totally Anonymous:rolleyes: .....how does AFA handle the issue of informing the spouse after testing +tive? It is required by law now that if spouse is not informed by victim, MOH will notify them.
If a person is tested +tive thru AFA anonymous testing, after counselling still refuse to inform the spouse, what is AFA going to do? Inform MOH to inform the spouse so as to safeguard him or her? then AFA testing will lose its anonymity and defeat its whole objective to encourage testing.:(

[Freestyler69]

how does AFA handle the issue of informing the spouse after testing +tive? It is required by law now that if spouse is not informed by victim, MOH will notify them.
AFA testing will lose its anonymity and defeat its whole objective to encourage testing.:(

My sentiments exactly...but...... unfortunately some replied without even realizing they are missing the point entirely...

[brucelee]

My sentiments exactly...but...... unfortunately some replied without even realizing they are missing the point entirely...

Well...I would like to hear from AFA more than anyone else on their position on this issue of informing the spouse....but seems like we've put them in a dilema!!:o

[jason19870313]

Though is totally anonymous, but worry of meeting friends at that time of test ? How ?

make sure your friends do not know that your are going afa for anoymous test.