HIV Self Test Kit at The Village Pharmacy.

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Test yourself for HIV in the comfort of your home with the INSTI HIV Self Test, approved by Health Canada.

Easy to use. 99.5% accurate. Results ready in just 1 minute.

Purchase your kit today at all 3 locations of The Village Pharmacy.

Where can I buy the INSTI HIV Self-Test?

The Village Pharmacy carries the INSTI Self-Test at all our pharmacy locations in Toronto:

• 473 Church Street, at Maitland

• 535 Yonge Street, at Wellesley

• 2518 Yonge Street, north of Eglinton at Castlefield

How much does the HIV Self Test cost?

The Village Pharmacy sells the HIV Self-Test for $59.99 per test, and includes HST.

Do I need a prescription to get the HIV Self Test?

You do not need a prescription to purchase the Insti HIV Self-Test.

How soon can I test for HIV?

According to the manufacturer, you can test as soon as 21-22 days after you think you were exposed to HIV. However, it may take up to 90 days to produce a positive result. This is called the ‘window period.’

What should I do if I get a positive result?

If you get a positive result on the HIV Self Test, please make an appointment with your family doctor to get a confirmatory test, and to start treatment as soon as possible.

HIV is a manageable, chronic condition that can be treated with highly effective, well-tolerated medications, often in just 1 pill, once a day. With treatment, most people can get the virus under control (undetectable) within six months, according to the CDC.

More info: Get support if you are newly diagnosed with HIV.

About the INSTI HIV Self-Test

The INSTI HIV Self-Test detects HIV antibodies. It usually takes about 3 weeks after infection for HIV antibodies to appear in the blood; in some circumstances, they may not be measurable for up to three months.

At The Village Pharmacy, we sell the INSTI® HIV Self Test by bioLytical, approved by Health Canada, and an industry standard for HIV self-testing.