The test uses simple flow-through technology to detect HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies using a drop of human fingerstick blood. The test is intended for use by untrained lay users as a self test to aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection using a small drop (50μL) of blood obtained through fingerstick collection procedures.
Get highly accurate results instantly.
Get results from the privacy of your own home.
Simple design. No timers, no fuss.
Detects IgM and IgG Antibodies
Detects HIV infection up to two weeks sooner than leading brands.
Built-in IgG capture procedural control
Proprietary HIV antigen
Lancet and bandage included
No timers required
Spill-free membrane
Sample Type
Sensitivity
Specificity
Fingerstick Blood
100%
99.5%
This year we were able to test 72 people in a single day. As the event promotes HIV/AIDS awareness, it’s natural that we would also offer rapid HIV testing. We want to make sure everyone knows they can get their test results in 60 seconds. It’s so much easier and more attractive for people to come and get tested if they know it’s that fast.
When testing is fast and portable, it’s so much easier to offer it there and then. Removing the barriers to access is a huge priority for us. The INSTI test kit is game-changing because it allows people to know their status so quickly.
With the last test we were using, there were some concerns about window periods and the length of time it took for the test to run. It made outreach testing too complicated. Very quickly after trying INSTI in the field, we realized that a one-minute test would be ideal for use in public spaces and it could enhance our outreach programs