HIV, Hepatitis C & Syphilis Tests
Pharmacist-administered screening tests as part of the APPROACH research study.
Participation is now closed.
You can find standard testing through a health care provider, a sexual health clinic, a local public health unit, or a walk-in clinic.
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The APPROACH Study is working with pharmacies to bring easy, confidential STBBI testing to a pharmacy near you.
Explore our website to find out more information about this research study. Find out more about who the APPROACH team is as they work to make testing for STBBIs (sexually transmitted and blood borne infections) more available.
Study participation is now closed.
How does this all work?
Harry’s here to show you how the testing and research study works.
What tests are offered?
Study participants can choose to get 1, 2, or all 3 of the following test options at the pharmacy:
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HIV Rapid Test
A few blood drops from a finger stick can detect HIV antibodies in 2 minutes. (INSTI HIV1/HIV2 antibody test)
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Hepatitis C Rapid Test
A few blood drops from a finger stick can detect Hepatitis C antibodies in 20 minutes. (OraQuick HCV rapid antibody test)
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Dried Blood Spot Test
A few blood drops from a finger stick can screen for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis in one test. The pharmacist will give you your results in 2-4 weeks.
How do you get tested?
Where to get tested
You can request standard testing through a health care provider, a sexual health clinic, a local public health unit, or a walk-in clinic.
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Our approach
Select community pharmacies offered point-of-care testing (instant results) to screen for HIV and hepatitis C and dried blood spot testing for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis as part of the APPROACH research study. The goal is to create a sustainable program that improves health care delivery and health outcomes for Canadians with STBBI through a focus on effective implementation and policy impact.