Confidential TB & STI Screening and HIV testing

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Getting tested for HIV is one of the most proactive and responsible decisions you can make for your health and the health of your intimate partner(s). In South Africa, modern treatment options mean an HIV diagnosis is no longer a life sentence—it is a manageable chronic condition, but early detection is key. 

Know your status with confidence. HealthyWays offers professional HIV testing with comprehensive TB and STI screening, all from the comfort of your home or our private clinic.

• Modern HIV testing is fast, highly accurate, and non-invasive. All HIV tests look for markers related to the virus in your blood or body fluids. The type of test determines the "window period"—the time between when a person gets HIV and when a test can accurately detect it.

Here are the three main types of tests and what they look for:

1. Antibody Tests ( widely used)
   • What they detect: These tests look for antibodies your body makes in response to the HIV infection.
   • Where they are used:  Most rapid finger-prick and self-tests are antibody tests.

             2.   Antigen/Antibody Tests: ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)

• What they detect: These tests are considered the gold standard. They look for both HIV antibodies and the p24 antigen (a viral protein present very early in infection).
•  These lab-based tests are more advanced and are used as both screening and confirmatory tests
• This allows for earlier detection, with a window period of about 18 to 21 days.
• Benefit: By detecting the p24 antigen, these tests significantly reduce the window period, allowing for detection much sooner after exposure than antibody-only tests.

• Long and Healthy Life: With early diagnosis and consistent adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), you can live a normal life span and maintain a healthy immune system.
• Preventing Transmission: Effective treatment lowers the amount of virus in your body (viral load). When the viral load is undetectable (U=U), the virus cannot be sexually transmitted to your partner.
• Informed Choices: Knowing your status empowers you to access prevention methods like PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) if you are negative, or to start life-saving treatment if you are positive.

 At HealthyWays, we understand the challenges of getting tested, especially the struggle to find the time and a discreet location. Our mobile testing service is designed to eliminate these barriers for you and your organisation. 

Solve inconvenience & time constraints, we come to you (Mobile Testing):

 Our greatest strength is convenience. We bring our professional, confidential testing setup to your workplace, community centre, or agreed-upon location, minimising disruption and travel time.

Fear of Stigma & judgement: Absolute confidentiality:

 Your test, your status, and your information are handled with the highest level of privacy and discretion. Our staff is non-judgmental, professional, and dedicated to creating a safe space.

Fear of a Positive Result & the Unknown, with immediate linkage to care (LTC): 

If your result is positive, we immediately connect you with our comprehensive care services to start your treatment journey (ART) without delay.

Integrated STI Screening & Treatment

• HIV and STIs often travel together. We offer confidential screening for other common infections (e.g., Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis) alongside your HIV test.
• Crucial Step: If diagnosed with a curable bacterial STI, our clinical team can often provide same-day, on-site treatment (such as a single-dose antibiotic) to quickly manage the infection, prevent complications, and protect your long-term health.

 We bring trained, compassionate healthcare professionals directly to your location. All testing includes mandatory pre- and post-test counselling.

1. Mobile Rapid HIV Test (Point-of-Care Screening)
   • We use modern, approved rapid tests (often 4th generation Antigen/Antibody or high-quality Antibody tests) via a simple finger-prick. Results are usually available within minutes.
   • Mobile ELISA TEST (Point-of-Care collection)
   • Blood lab collection (often 72 hrs results)

          2. Integrated STI Screening & Treatment

• HIV and STIs often travel together. We offer confidential screening for other common infections (e.g., Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis) alongside your HIV test.
• Crucial Step: If diagnosed with a curable bacterial STI, our clinical team can often provide same-day, on-site treatment (such as a single-dose antibiotic) to quickly manage the infection, prevent complications, and protect your long-term health.

 Comprehensive Consultation & Testing
We begin with a private consultation, conducting the double-confirmation HIV test and a thorough STI/TB assessment.

 Immediate Results & Counselling
Your HIV results are ready in 20 minutes. We discuss all results with you confidentially.

On-the-Spot Treatment or Seamless Referral

• If an STI is diagnosed: We can often provide the prescribed antibiotics and treatment immediately, during the same visit.
• If HIV is detected: We provide immediate support and a same-day referral to our partner doctor for ART initiation.
• If TB is suspected: We facilitate a swift referral for diagnostic testing and treatment.

 Ongoing Support & Prevention
We help you plan for a healthy future with PrEP, family planning, and follow-up care.