INSTI HIV Self Test - Sample, Pour, and Read Your Results Immediately. INSTI® HIV Self Test is designed as a single-use at home HIV test kit that allows you to get results in the comfort of your home when it best works for you.
The World’s Fastest HIV Test: Get accurate results in just one minute - no waiting, no stress.
Convenient and Discreet: Test at home at your own comfort and privacy.
Easy to Use: Simple steps with clear instructions - no experience needed.
Results You Can Trust: Reliable and clinically proven, for peace of mind when it matters most.
The test uses flow-through technology to detect HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies using a drop of human fingerstick blood.
To further ensure accuracy, bioLytical employs a rigorous testing and validation process. Before a product is released to the market, it undergoes extensive testing to ensure that it meets the company's high standards.
How it works
Collect Blood: Use the lancet to prick your finger and collect a drop of blood.
Add Blood Sample: Add your blood into bottle 1 and shake it three times.
Pour Solutions: Pour solutions one at a time and wait for your results in one minute.
Specifications
Run Time
1 MIN
Sensitivity
100%
Specificity
99.5%
Specimens Collection
Fingerstick whole blood, serum, plasma
Detects HIV-1
Yes
Detects HIV-2
Yes
Specimen Volume
50 μL
Method
Flow-through
Authorizations / approvals
FDA, Health Canada, WHO PQ, CE
Ordering
Code
Price-list description
Pack
90-1041
HIV Self Test Single test
1 test
90-1044
INSTI HIV Self Test (Singles) Pouch 50 t
50 single tests, pouch
90-1053
INSTI HIV Self Test (Singles) (Box) 50 t
50 single tests, box
FAQ
What if my result is negative? Continue to make efforts to stay negative by reducing your risks of exposure to HIV, such as practicing safe sex (use of condoms) and using other prevention methods such as PrEP. If you believe that you have been exposed in the past 3 months, repeat testing after 3 months. It is recommended to test every 3-12 months if you are at high risk for acquiring HIV. Anyone participating in high risk activities (E.g. sharing needles for injecting drugs, having sex with HIV positive individuals without the use of a condom) should have HIV testing carried out every 3 months. This frequency of testing would ensure that HIV is identified as quickly as possible. Early diagnosis is important as studies have shown there is an advantage to starting HIV treatment as soon as possible.
How do I dispose of my INSTI HIV Self Test? Europe*: Place all of the items back into the test device pouch or INSTI box including the safety lancet and tissues used to clean spills. Discreetly throw the box away with your household waste. The item is not suitable for recycling. *Countries may have their own disposal regulations. Please follow your country's regulations to dispose of the product. IF you are unsure, please consult with your local authorities. At the time of creating this document, we were only aware of France's specific disposal regulations. See below. France - Place all of the items back into the box (except the safety lancet which must be taken to a pharmacy who will dispose on your behalf). Discreetly throw the box away with your household waste. The items are not suitable for recycling.
What if my result is positive? If you observed a positive result with the INSTI HIV Self Test, go to your doctor or nearest testing facility to receive confirmatory testing. Remember that any HIV self test is a screening test only and is not a conclusive diagnosis. Confirmatory testing must be coordinated with your doctor.
How can I prepare myself to collect enough blood? Relax and have a drink of water Wash hands vigorously with soap and warm water - ensure that hands are dry when finished Stand up and let hands naturally fall below waist level and pulse the finger to get blood to the tip Try clapping, rubbing and squeezing hands and fingers Tuck hands in warmer area of the body e.g. pockets or under armpits Use a heat pad or warming device Place hands around a cup or mug of warm water or beverage Fill a rubber/latex glove with warm water and place hands around it or wet a towel with warm water, squeeze out water and wrap around hand (not more than 42-C (107.6-F) for 3-5 minutes. Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute guideline)
I see a blood clot on my test device is my result still valid? The result is valid as long as both test dot and control dot areas on the membrane are clearly visible and not obstructed by the clot once the test is completed.
