The Newfoundland HIV Blood Test is a CE-marked all-in-one HIV self-test for use at home. It detects antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 using a small finger-prick blood sample and provides a result in 15 minutes.
The test is designed for private self-testing and includes an integrated finger-prick and blood collection system.
The Newfoundland HIV Blood Test is a CE-marked all-in-one HIV self-test for use at home. It detects antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 using a small finger-prick blood sample and provides a result in 15 minutes.
The test is designed for private self-testing and includes an integrated finger-prick and blood collection system.
The Newfoundland HIV Blood Test is a single-use HIV self-test designed for private use at home. It detects antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 in a small sample of whole blood obtained from a finger prick.
The all-in-one device incorporates the finger-prick and blood collection process into the test design. Only a small blood sample is required, and the result is read after 15 minutes.
This is a screening test. A positive result does not by itself confirm an HIV diagnosis and must be followed by testing through a healthcare professional.
According to the manufacturer's Instructions for Use, laboratory evaluations found a sensitivity of 99.6% and a specificity of 99.6%. Performance can vary when a self-test is performed outside a laboratory setting, so it is important to follow the supplied instructions carefully.
Always read and follow the Instructions for Use included with the test before testing.
HIV antibodies are not detectable immediately after infection. The manufacturer's Instructions for Use describes a window period of approximately 6 to 12 weeks.
Testing during this period may produce a negative result even when HIV infection is present. If it has been less than 3 months since a possible exposure, follow the manufacturer's instructions and test again after the window period has passed.
Do not wait for a self-test if you believe you may have been exposed to HIV within the last 72 hours. Seek medical advice as soon as possible because post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may be available and needs to be started promptly.
A non-reactive result does not completely exclude HIV infection if testing was performed during the window period or after a more recent possible exposure.
A reactive result from this self-test is a screening result and must be confirmed by a healthcare professional using appropriate follow-up testing.
If the test does not produce a valid result, use a new test and follow the supplied Instructions for Use. If you are unsure about your result, contact a healthcare professional or recognised HIV testing service.
| Manufacturer-stated accuracy | Over 99% |
| Result time | 15 minutes |
| Window period | Up to 12 weeks |
| Sample | Finger-prick whole blood |
| Sample size | Approx. 10 µL |
| Detects | Antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 |
| Test type | Single-use HIV self-test |
| Certification | CE marked |
