HIV tests are available in lots of healthcare settings. This might be in a sexual health clinic, doctor’s surgery, hospital or private clinic, for example. In many countries, there are also places where you can be tested in your local community.
You may also be offered an HIV test as part of care for another health matter, such as antenatal care while you are pregnant, or as part of a sexual health check-up.
In the UK, you can get a free and confidential HIV test at any NHS sexual health clinic. These clinics are linked into specialist HIV services, and there will be support available to you if your result is positive.
If you're in the UK, you can use Terrence Higgins Trust's test finder. Just enter your postcode and it will suggest your nearest test centre. It may also suggest tests that you can do at home, or take your own sample and then send it to a laboratory for analysis.
If you're in Europe, you may use a service like testfinder.info to find your nearest centre or how to order a home test kits.
