Choose your
HIV test
Starting at €110
HIV rapid test, result after 90 min
- HIV RNA (225) (early HIV test, starting 14 days after sex)
- HIV combo (110) (reguliere HIV-test, 4e generatie, in 30 min)
Always includes consultation with a doctor or nurse
Amsterdam South, Amsterdam Center, Utrecht, Eindhoven, The Hague, Rotterdam
From €95
HIV test, results after 1-3 working days
- HIV combo (95) (regular HIV test, 4th generation)
- HIV + syfilis + hepatitis B&C (115)
Always includes consultation with a doctor or nurse
Amsterdam South & Center, Utrecht, Nijmegen, Eindhoven, The Hague, Rotterdam
OneDayClinic has several types of HIV testing available, including in your area. Our experienced doctors and nurses will help you choose, answer all your questions and take the tests in a discreet setting. Unique in the Netherlands: at OneDayClinic you can do the HIV RNA test! This is a PCR rapid test for HIV that is reliable from 2 weeks after sex and gives a result after 90 minutes. So you have quick clarity. Also, you can always test HIV completely anonymously with us if you think that's important.
Anonymous testing and treatment
No waiting time
Certified laboratory and physicians
OneDayClinic is the only private clinic that has been designated a "reliable provider of STI care."
- HIV is a virus that is sexually transmitted (an STD)
- untreated HIV leads to AIDS, which is rare in the Netherlands today
- condoms protect incredibly well against HIV
- men who have sex with men are most at risk of HIV
- HIV not yet curable, but treatable
- well-treated people are no longer infectious(n=n) and have a normal life expectancy
- there is also preventive medication(PrEP) and emergency medication(PEP) that can help you avoid HIV infection
For more information on this STD: go to www.soaaids.nl and/or www.thuisarts.nl
Why Onedayclinic?
- Only one in the Netherlands where results are possible in 2 hours. (In Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Eindhoven)
- Anonymous STD testing and treatment also available
- Cash payment possible
- BIG-registered physicians/nurses
- Open in the evening and on weekends
HIV is a virus that breaks down immune cells and thus affects your immune system, which is why it is called in full the human immunodeficiency virus. If you have HIV and don't get it treated you can get very sick from normally harmless infections. Then you have AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It usually takes 8 to 10 years before someone gets AIDS after contracting HIV. In the Netherlands we fortunately hardly ever see AIDS these days, because we usually detect HIV in time with an STD test.
Ook HIV wordt steeds zeldzamer in Nederland, met maar zo’n 400 tot 500 nieuwe diagnoses per jaar. De meeste nieuwe besmettingen in Nederland komen voor bij mannen die seks hebben met mannen. Gelukkig komt dit steeds minder vaak voor nu preventieve medicatie tegen HIV (PrEP) steeds beter toegankelijk is voor mensen die een verhoogd risico hebben, zoals mannen die seks hebben met mannen en sekswerkers. Voor PrEP kun je bij je huisarts en de GGD, maar ook bij OneDayClinic terecht.
What are the symptoms of HIV?
What kind of symptoms does acute HIV cause? If you just contracted HIV a few weeks ago, you may experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle aches and fatigue. You may also experience night sweats, swollen lymph nodes, skin rashes, diarrhea, headaches and sore throats. Of course, you can get such symptoms from many other diseases, but if you have recently had unsafe sex with someone in a high-risk group or with many different people, it is definitely a good idea to take an HIV test if you have such symptoms.
Read all the symptoms you can get from HIV and AIDS at soaaids.co.uk or do the symptom check here.
HIV is sexually transmitted through vaginal fluids and semen, but fortunately is not highly contagious that way. It is perhaps the least contagious STD known. HIV is much more easily transmitted through blood, which is why anal sex (where small wounds/tears are more likely to occur) and sex during menstruation are slightly more likely.
The greatest risk of HIV transmission is during childbirth; this is when blood from the mother easily comes into contact with blood from the child. All pregnant women are therefore preventively tested in the Netherlands and properly counseled if HIV is found.
Read all about how you can and cannot get HIV here.
If someone with HIV is properly treated then you can't get HIV from him/her anymore, including unprotected sex. If the amount of virus in the blood is not measurable (undetectable) then someone is not contagious. Read more about the n=n campaign here and here (undetectable = not infectious).
It is recommended that you get tested for HIV if:
- You have symptoms that could fit with HIV
- You have been warned by a sex partner that he or she has HIV
- You have shared a needle with someone who may have HIV
- you or your sex partner are from a high-risk group*
*These are the high-risk groups:
- men who have sex with men
- sex workers
- transgender
- people from areas where HIV is common (Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, South and Central America, Caribbean)
- people with many alternating sex partners (3 or more every six months)
Notice! If in the past 72 hours high risk for HIV, do not wait do not wait, but contact the GGD (during office hours) or Emergency Department (in the evening or weekend) immediately. Perhaps PEP can still be given. This medication can prevent you from contracting HIV.
You can prevent getting HIV by:
- use condoms
- Use PrEP preventively
- to use PEP immediately after a risk
Condoms work very well against HIV. The virus cannot pass through a condom. Always pay attention to the expiration date! Want to know how to use a condom correctly? Then click here.
What's PrEP?
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is virus-inhibiting medication that you can take around your sex moments or daily, so you are well protected during sex. Against HIV, PrEP works at least as well as condoms. Against other STDs, PrEP does not protect.
For people at greatly increased risk of contracting HIV, such as sex workers and men who have unsafe sex with men, this medication is a godsend. By taking PrEP at a time in your life when you are at high risk, you can avoid having to take HIV medications for life. For many PrEP users, this removes anxiety, allowing them to enjoy finer sex.
Are you wondering if PrEP is for you? Then request a consultation with your doctor, the GGD or with OneDayClinic.
What is PEP?
PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is emergency medication you can get after you have been at high risk for HIV. You can think of it as a kind of morning after-pill against HIV. It is a 4-week course of virus inhibitors.
You can only get PEP through the GGD or in the hospital in the Emergency Room (ED). It is important that you start the cure as soon as possible after the risk! So contact the GGD or SEH immediately. Is the risk more than 72 hours ago? Then unfortunately there is no point in starting PEP anymore.
Together with the doctor/nurse, you will discuss what tests are needed during the appointment. An appointment lasts an average of 15 minutes.
An HIV test is always done on blood. During your appointment, a tube of blood will be drawn from your elbow crease. Do you faint easily? Then make sure you have eaten something and mention it at your appointment. You do not need to be sober for an HIV test.
There are different types of HIV tests you can take. At OneDayClinic, we have 3 of them:
- the 'normal' HIV test via the lab
This is a so-called 4th generation combo test, which looks for the presence of antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2** and the presence of p24 antigen (part of HIV-1, found in early infection). If necessary, the lab also deploys confirmatory testing. This 4th generation HIV test can often become positive as early as between 2 and 6 weeks after infection, but is not at its maximum reliability until 3 months after possible infection (99.9%). The result usually takes 1-2 business days and can be read on our website with your unique code and date of birth. - The 'normal' HIV test as a rapid test in the clinic.
This is also a 4th generation combo test, but as a test strip that can be read by the doctor/nurse after 20 minutes. It too is most reliable from 3 months after possible infection (99.9%). You can choose whether you want to be called with the results or wait in the waiting room for a while until the test is ready. - The 'early detection' HIV RNA test (unique in the Netherlands!).
This is an HIV rapid test using a different technique: a PCR test. This looks to see if there is RNA of HIV-1 present in the blood; this is genetic material of the virus. Shortly after possible infection, this is the most sensitive and reliable test you can do. Starting 14 days after risk, the HIV-1 RNA test has 96-100% reliability. The test takes 90 minutes, after which you will be called with the results. Do you want the results the same day? Then make sure your appointment is no later than 2 hours before closing time.
** HIV-2 is a rare variant of HIV. It occurs mainly in West Africa. All cases in Europe can still be traced directly to that region. Also, HIV-2 is less severe than the normal form of HIV.
Getting anonymously tested for HIV/AIDS
At OneDayClinic, STD testing can be done anonymously. This means that you don't have to give us your real name and/or date of birth, but may make them up. You just have to be able to remember them.
Make an appointment
Making an appointment is easy, and often you can be seen the same day. Schedule an appointment up to 1 hour in advance through the website or call to make an appointment immediately.
Treatment of HIV involves tablets that you have to take every day. You can only get these medications in the Netherlands in an HIV treatment center run by a specialist. All HIV treatment centers work together, so the quality of HIV care is equally good throughout the Netherlands.
The earlier you start treatment, the better. That way you avoid getting sick with HIV or being able to pass it on to others. Nowadays, treatment is so good that you are no longer contagious if you are properly treated, usually after only 3-6 months. Also, people with HIV today have a normal life expectancy. Unfortunately, HIV is not yet curable. So you cannot safely stop taking the medication and have to keep taking it for the rest of your life; that's how you stay healthy.
Did you test positive for HIV with us? Then of course we will help you get the right care. With your permission, we will write a letter to your family doctor or refer you directly to an HIV treatment center.
Why take an HIV test at OneDayClinic?
OneDayClinic is a private clinic that specializes in sexual health and thus deals primarily with sexually transmitted infections, also known as venereal diseases or STDs. Making STD testing easier and more accessible is our goal. All our locations employ BIG-registered professionals who can discuss all your questions and concerns with you. Talking about sex and STDs is our everyday work. Our doctors and nurses always do their best to put you at ease and are discreet, friendly, tactful and professional. You will always get personalized advice with us. Do you find the GGD too massive or are you afraid to talk about your sex life with your doctor? Then come to OneDayClinic. Our locations are small and discreetly located in health centers. Moreover, we are in 8 locations throughout the country. This way we keep the threshold for doing an HIV test as low as possible.
We have our STD tests performed by the Reinier Haga Medical Diagnostic Center, a large hospital laboratory where they have all the necessary expertise. Naturally, this lab is ISO-certified and very expert in performing STD diagnostics, which they do under the direction of doctors-microbiologists. So you will always get a reliable result.
Anonymous HIV test
At OneDayClinic, you can also take your HIV test anonymously. Are you looking for a discreet, anonymous venereal disease test? Then make an appointment quickly. You can often get in the same day, and with a rapid test you can even get your results the same day. Tested positive for an STD? OneDayClinic is also available for anonymous treatments. In the case of HIV, however, OneDayClinic does not treat itself, but makes sure you get a referral to an HIV treatment center.
We do not send any data to your insurer or doctor without your explicit consent. This guarantees your anonymity with us. We also do not send invoices, but you pay directly at the clinic by pin or cash. No hassle afterwards. What does an HIV test cost? An HIV test starts at 80 euros. If you choose a more extensive package, then it is often even cheaper than at the doctor.
Quick HIV test
Perhaps the biggest reason to choose OneDayClinic is our super fast results. You generally get the result of our STD tests much faster than at your doctor's office, where it often takes 5 business days. If you test for HIV at OneDayClinic today, you will usually have your results tomorrow. You can view the results yourself online at your convenience in our results portal.
With one of our HIV rapid tests, you can even get a result within 2 hours. So by doing an HIV rapid test at our anonymous STD clinic, you'll have immediate clarity and never have to spend a whole week or more in stress.
Easy HIV test
You can find OneDayClinic's STD clinics virtually throughout the country. Easily make an appointment for an anonymous HIV test in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Nijmegen, Breda and Eindhoven. Up to 1 hour in advance you can book your appointment via our website. When you call us, you can often get an appointment even faster! If you have questions or need some advice before your appointment you can always email our doctors without any obligations. You can also do the reliable free test guide of Soa Aids Netherlands.
In short, it couldn't be easier. Make your HIV test appointment right here.
Where can I take an AIDS test?
HIV and AIDS are confused by many people. This is quite logical, since they have a lot to do with each other and are often mentioned in the news in the same breath. We will explain the difference: HIV is the virus that can cause the disease AIDS. Without HIV, you cannot have AIDS. And if you are infected, it can stay in your blood for life. So if you want to know if you might have AIDS, you have to look in your blood for traces of that virus by taking an HIV test. Only when people have HIV for a long time and are not treated can it lead to AIDS. In this, your immune system is weakened and you can easily get all kinds of infections. AIDS is then only diagnosed when an HIV test is also done and it is positive. So a real "AIDS test" does not exist.
Better safe than sorry!
