DUO test in Ontario?

[notsure596]

Just wondering about the DUO test. Not sure where to get it done here in Ottawa, Canada. Just wondering if anyone might know where I could get the DUO test done? I know 12-13 weeks is conclusive but I am hoping to get a test done at just over 4 weeks. I am still going to do the 12-13 week test for sure but the anxiety and waiting is really affecting me.

Thank you.

[Teak]

Not in Canada. Move on.

[tango1784]

HIV DUO is also known as 'Fourth generation ELISA'

[scaredaloot]

I've contacted the HIV aids support line many times and each time they have confirmed that the HIV duo test is used in Ontario!

[peterSlm]

Sorry for the confusion and thanks for the clarification.

[Teak]

The poster is from Canada.

[peterSlm]

It is officially used in Sweden, and presumably in the UK.

[Teak]

Not approved in Canada or the US. Don't even see where it is approved in France.

[peterSlm]

one example is: Alere Determine HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab Combo
it's a combo and it actually gives a result after 15 minutes.
would appreciate your input on that Teak.

[Teak]

Can you name them?

[peterSlm]

There are combo tests (which test for both antigens and antibodies) that provide a result after 20 minutes.
Not sure if these are the same as POC rapid tests though but 20 minutes is rapid enough i guess.
Probably someone more experienced can give their opinion about this.

[Teak]

No they are not.

[notsure596]

Thanks alot for the info. I found out that this the only test that the clinics use here in Ontario. However I called the clinic that offers the Point Of Care rapid test as I wanted to find out if they also have the DUO and she had no idea. She was going to ask a nurse but they were all busy. My question is, do you know if the POC rapid tests are also DUO or no?

Thank you so much.

[Teak]

Yes

[notsure596]

No I didn't. Is that what I should ask for as they may not know it as a DUO test?

Thanks alot.

[Teak]

Did you ask for an antigen, antibody combined test?

[notsure596]

Thanks so much. I gave them a call and they didn't seem to know what a DUO test was. Does this mean that they are not offered in Ottawa? Just wondering if anyone knows as I have no idea.

Thanks

[Teak]

In Ottawa : (English) [phone]
In Ottawa : (French) [phone]

[RainLover71]

You will have to ask your doctor or call your local clinic who will advise you on where to go to have this test.By the way I think that is an excellent method of testing,a DUO at 4 weeks followed by an antibody test at 12 weeks for a 100% conclusive result.Way to go.All the best.