1.9 million Nigerians live with HIV — and 600,000 don't know their status. A 4th generation rapid HIV test at Mascot Healthcare gives you a result in 20 minutes, completely confidentially. Knowing is the first step to treatment and life.
These are the symptoms and situations that indicate this test is the right next step.
Anyone who has had unprotected sex with a new or casual partner should test for HIV at 6 weeks and 3 months post-exposure.
4th gen HIV testNeedlestick injury or shared equipment — test at baseline, 6 weeks, and 3 months.
Post-exposure HIV testHIV testing is part of standard antenatal care — an HIV-positive pregnant woman on ART has near-zero risk of transmitting to her baby.
Antenatal HIV testRecurrent thrush, unexplained weight loss, prolonged diarrhoea, night sweats, or tuberculosis — these may indicate HIV-related immune suppression.
Symptomatic HIV testRegular HIV testing (every 6–12 months) is recommended for sexually active adults with multiple partners.
Routine HIV testHIV testing before marriage allows informed decision-making. Pre-employment testing is required by some organisations.
Premarital/pre-employmentUnderstanding what each component of the test measures helps you understand your results.
4th generation tests detect HIV p24 antigen — a viral protein — as well as antibodies. This reduces the window period to 18–45 days after infection.
Antibodies to HIV develop in the first few weeks after infection and persist lifelong. Most people develop detectable antibodies within 23–90 days.
A reactive rapid test is confirmed with a second independent test (different platform) before any diagnosis is communicated — avoiding false positives.
Eat and drink normally.
Come in as you are. All consultations are completely confidential.
52 Sholanke Street, Akoka, Mon–Sat 9AM–5PM.
We provide pre-test counselling, the test itself, results with explanation, and post-test counselling — for both positive and negative results.
A positive HIV result is the beginning of treatment — not the end of your life. ART enables people with HIV to live full, healthy lives with an undetectable viral load.
Rapid, confidential HIV test at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka. Result in 20 minutes.