Our testing service is available to people aged 16 and over who are London residents.

Test at our outreach sessions Test at home Test in our office

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The information submitted in our booking form will not be used for any other purposes.
Spectra will retain a record of your name and contact detail for 1 years in order to be able to communicate with you in relation to the test. Your data will be deleted within 10 working days if you did not attend your appointment.
By submitting your booking information, you are confirming that you have agreed with our Spectra Private Policy and are consenting to the Spectra holding and processing your personal data for the purposes which you grant consent in the form.
You may withdraw your consent for Spectra (data controller) to retain your personal data at any time by informing us tel: 08005878302 or email: dataprotectionofficer@spectra-london.org.uk

How The BioSURE HIV Test Works & HIV Window Period Explained

Testing at our outreach sessions – Starting 13th April

We are slowly resuming our community HIV testing service. You can find out when and where we offer HIV testing via our online calendar and meet us there. No appointment necessary. Please note that all events will be carried out under risk assessed protocols and are subject to change. Please follow us on twitter for the latest information.

To protect our staff and service users, we will only admit clients whom are not presenting any recognisable risks for COVID-19 transmission. Your temperature will be checked upon arrival and we will not offering any face-to-face (f2f) service if you are presenting a high temperature.

Face to face service user screening questions

Today or within the last 10 days,

Have you had a high temperature?
Have you had any of the following symptoms: a new, continuous cough or a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste?
Have you tested positive for COVID-19?
Have you been contacted by the NHS test and trace services and asked to self-isolate?
Are you self-isolating after returning or entering the UK?
Has anyone in your household or your close contacts had (or does anyone currently have): a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss of, or change to, their sense of taste or smell?
Has anyone in your household or your close contacts tested positive for COVID-19?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, the client cannot be admitted to a f2f service until they have completed their self-isolation requirements.

Testing yourself without us

For those who are confident and comfortable enough to test yourself at home, we can provide you the testing kit.

During an online/virtual pre-test discussion, our staff will assess your sexual health needs and your level of risk. We will collect your postal address then and send you the testing kit afterwards. The same member of staff will contact you 10 days later to follow up your result and collect your feedback, offering any further support as required by you.

Book a consultation

Testing yourself with our support

For those who prefer to have the test at home but don’t feel confident testing yourself, we can provide you the testing kits and guide you through the process.

During the online pre-testing consultation, our staff will assess your sexual health needs and your level of risk. We will collect your postal address then and send you the testing kit afterwards.

You can book the virtual testing with our staff during you consultation or you can contact us to arrange a virtual testing after you receive the testing kit.

Book a consultation

You can also follow the same booking process above if you already have the testing kit but need further support to test yourself. We have produced a short video for you in case you want to learn how to order the SHL testing kit and test yourself.

Testing in our office

We have limited availability for HIV testing in our main office and it is strictly advance booking only.

To protect our staff and service users, we will only admit clients whom are not presenting any recognisable risks for COVID-19 transmission. Please answer the prerequisite questions before booking for our on-site testing services.

Would you answer yes to any of the following questions?

Today or within the last 10 days,

Have you had a high temperature?
Have you had any of the following symptoms: a new, continuous cough or a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste?
Have you tested positive for COVID-19?
Have you been contacted by the NHS test and trace services and asked to self-isolate?
Are you self-isolating after returning or entering the UK?
Has anyone in your household or your close contacts had (or does anyone currently have): a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss of, or change to, their sense of taste or smell?
Has anyone in your household or your close contacts tested positive for COVID-19?

HIV Testing

Our testing service is available to people aged 16 and over who are London residents.

How The BioSURE HIV Test Works & HIV Window Period Explained

Testing at our outreach sessions – Starting 13th April

Face to face service user screening questions

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, the client cannot be admitted to a f2f service until they have completed their self-isolation requirements.

Testing yourself without us

Testing yourself with our support

Testing in our office

Would you answer yes to any of the following questions?

Sorry, we can’t test you at the moment. Please come back after you completed the self-isolation period required by the government. Or, you can choose to test at home with us supporting you. Please chat with our staff online for further information.

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