Home Access HIV - 1 Express Test System - 1 ea |  | Brand: Home Access
Buy New: $55.75 (On sale from $59.95)
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Seller: Test Medical Symptoms @Home, Inc.
Rating:  7 reviews
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: HMA-24000
Model: HIV-1
UPC: 083170240001
EAN: 0083170240001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Please read all label information on delivery | | • | Tests for HIV from home; confidential and anonymous | | • | One-spot technology; results within 3 days | | • | Greater than 99.9-percent accurate test results | | • | Hemophiliacs should consult their physician before use |
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Product Description
Next Day Results*
Contains one single-use sample collection kit for the detection of antibodies to HIV-1
Greater than 99.9% Accurate - Reliable as Tests Used by Doctors and Hospitals**
FDA Approved
Confidential and Anonymous
Results and Counseling Available by Phone
Overnight Shipping and Lab Service Included
*Excluding Weekends and Holidays
**Archives of Internal Medicine 1997; 157:309-314
For in-vitro diagnostic use.
Accurate - The Home Access® HIV-1 Test System was evaluated in U.S. multi-center clinical studies and is as accurate as tests used by doctors and hospitals and is FDA approved.
Convenient - May be used at home. Results, medically supervised counseling and referrals available by phone.
Confidential and Anonymous
Advantages of Home Access System:
FDA approved
Accurate Test Results - Reliable as tests used by doctors and hospitals
Safe - Clinical Proven 98% of users collected a blood spot as well as medical professionals
Confidential and Anonymous
Overnight Shipping and Lab Service Included
All in four easy steps
Printed Test Results Available
Contents:
1 Instructional Insert (Instrucciones en Espanol Incluidas.)
1 Things You Should Know About HIV and AIDS Insert
1 Blood Sample Collection Card with Home Access Code Number
1 Alcohol Prep Pad
1 Gauze Pad
2 Lancets
1 Adhesive Bandage
1 Sample Return Pouch
1 Cardboard Envelope
1 Overnight Shipping Envelope
The Home Access® Guarantee:
Home Access Health Corporation guarantees that you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase or we will replace your kit or refund your money. We guarantee that all Home Access test results are completely confidential and anonymous. A valid Code Number is required for any refund or replacement. Please call 1-800-448-8378 with questions and comments.
For more information? Call 1-800-HIV-TEST or visit homeaccess.com.
Made in USA
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 Knowing is better than not knowing February 24, 2008
Brett Grodeck (Los Angeles, CA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Taking an HIV test isn't easy, I know. I've taken three HIV tests in my life, all with the same result: HIV positive. Why take an HIV test when I already know that I'm HIV positive? As the author of a book, The First Year: HIV: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed), I was curious about this product.
The test I chose was the Home Access Express HIV-1 Test System. I appreciated its selling points: FDA approved, accurate, timely results (1-3 business days), anonymous but with a "live person" for questions about the results.
The test arrived in a standard Amazon box. If you're worried about being discreet, it's just fine. When you open the box, you'll find some instructions, advertising, envelopes, bandages, and two little blue things called Lancets.
I found the instructions to be a little confusing. It's not as easy as you're first led to believe. Honestly, I was so confused by the "pre-registration" process that I lost my motivation and put the test away for a few days. I imagine many people lose motivation to follow through.
When I finally got inspired, I washed my hands, studied the blood sample collection card, and pricked my finger with the Lancet. It felt like a paper cut. I had a hard time squeezing out enough blood to fill the dime-size circle on the collection card. When I finished, I sealed the card into the provided envelope, put that envelope into the pre-paid FedEx package, and shipped it off.
Home Access delivers on their promises of being accurate (100% for me) and FDA approved (other unregulated HIV tests can be found online; avoid them). The test certainly is confidential and anonymous. When I called to get my results, the phone counselor was to-the-point, sincere, and helpful.
The problem is the waiting period. From ordering the test to getting results technically can be three days. But in reality, figure two weeks or more. For me, it was well over two weeks: from ordering the test from Amazon, understanding what to do, struggling with motivation, squeezing blood, shipping the sample to Home Access, waiting through a weekend and a holiday, and then getting my results. Even for the Express Test, waiting and wondering is the hardest part.
If you can wait it out, the real value of an HIV test is in knowing your results. If you test HIV negative, carry on. If you test positive, relax. It's not the end of the world. A positive test result means you've been exposed to the virus, that's all. It doesn't mean you're a bad person or God is punishing you. And it doesn't necessary mean that you'll need medicine any time soon.
Of course a positive test result can still rock your world. But remember, the reality is that -- in 2008 in the developed world -- there is excellent medicine to keep the virus at bay indefinitely. I've been positive for over 20 years and today I have a pretty good life. In fact, the knowledge focused my attention to maintaining good health, not just with HIV, but with all areas of my life.
Home Access offers a fine test, but it requires patience. Ultimately, the test offers you knowledge. Knowing your results can save your life. Knowing is better than not knowing; it gives you the power to take control of your health and make better choices. In my opinion, it's money well spent.
Easier Than I Thought. Anonymous All the Way Through May 21, 2008
Shari Moore (Dallas, TX USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
To second the first reviewer's opinion, taking an HIV test is never easy. I've had several in my life time, when I found out I was pregnant, when I gave birth, when my gyn saw my tattoos, when I give blood. But, no matter how many you take, it's never an easy thing. Regardless of what you think the results will be.
I didn't want to go into a clinic and wait there. I didn't want to talk to my doctor. I just wanted to take the test. I saw this test at Walgreens when I was picking up something else. I didn't want to buy there. I came on to Amazon and found it.
Living in the DFW area sped things up for me. The company is based in Plano. I ordered it Monday, it shipped Tues, and I received it today (Weds). I've already completed the test and am waiting for it to "dry" before dropping it off at the FedEx box down the street.
First off, the pre-registration process isn't difficult. You call, punch in your home access number, then are presented with a panel of questions. You can choose to answer them or not. They are all demographic based. I chose to answer them, because I think demographics ARE important. The process took 5 minutes according to my cell phone.
Having a diabetic mother, I had some insight into where to place the lancet. I recommend the side of your middle finger of the hand you DON'T write with. The tissue is softer on the side. You also free up your primary hand to do the squeezing and blood placement. Be sure to run your hand under warm water for about 30 seconds. This will soften the tissue and increase blood flow. I had no problems saturating the little circle. It takes a few tries to get the right pressure for good blood flow. Too much will cause the blood to clot quicker. Not enough will take so long the blood clots before the circle can be filled. If you can't fill it in one try, there's another lancet for your poking pleasure. Same practice, use your Ring finger.
The whole process, from the time I got home until the time I drop it in the FedEx box will have taken about 60 minutes.
My results will be ready possibly on Friday, Tuesday at the latest. I think it's worth the cost and the effort. We'll see how the rest of it goes. I recommend this test to anyone, who like me, needs to know.
Easy to use. Didn't have problems others were having September 8, 2005
Vic (Tampa, FL)
I was worried about taking this test after reading some reviews here about the lancet problems. But I didn't have any problems pricking my finger. Didn't even have to use the second one. Followed the instructions about increasing blood flow to the finger by leaving hand to your side for 30 seconds and then shaking it before you prick it. Filled the dime sized circle with about 6 drops in less than a minute.
Results take 7 business days...so you wait about a week and a half for results. Overall the whole experience was easy. Instructions were clear. I'd recommend reading the entire directions prior to doing anything. It made it a lot easier for me knowing what was coming up next instead of doing everything on the fly.
Great Service and Fast! September 19, 2008
NC Katie (Glenville, NC USA)
This was great. Results were fast and the test was easy to perform on myself. I don't really like blood and needles, but it was really fast and simple.
Totally worth every penny May 11, 2009
M. Pace
Arrived days before estimated delivery date and provided results in 24 horus. The money is totally worth the peace of mind.
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