HIV Management Kits Information

HIV management kits are sets of tools and tests used for monitoring and managing HIV infections at home or in healthcare settings.
Category
Medical Device
Where to get
Available in healthcare facilities and some pharmacies.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

HIV Management Kits FAQ


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Where can I get HIV self-testing kits for free?

A national project supplying HIV self-testing for free, delivered directly to those who need it the most. HIVTest.au provides discreet, easy to use, and highly accurate HIV self-testing kits for free to anyone currently living in Australia.

Are HIV self test kits free in Queensland?

HIV Self Test Kits are also available from some local pharmacies for a reasonable cost, but from RAPID they are free for people in Queensland aged 16 years or over. The Atomo HIV self test kit uses just a drop of blood from your fingertip and takes about 15 minutes to give you an accurate result. The window period for HIV testing is 3 months.

What is HIV management in Australia?

HIV Management in Australasia is a ‘living resource’ for health practitioners managing and caring for people with HIV in Australasia. It provides information on the basic principles of preventing, diagnosing and managing HIV-associated disease.

Where can I get a free HIV self-testing kit?

The National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) can also send you a free HIV self-testing kit. Kits are delivered through the Australia Post Express Post service, arriving in a standard Express Post satchel with no disclosure of content. The device inside is wrapped in bubble wrap, and there is no indication of the company name.

What is a recommendation for HIV management?

Recommendation is to admit to management at Level 2 under the Guidelines. Made by designated state or territory authority, in consultation with health care provider/team. Convene HIV Advisory Panel for case review. HIV Advisory Panel considers case and provides written advice about management to the CHO and/or the health care provider/team.

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