How do they test HIV at Walgreens?

HIV and AIDS Tests at Walgreens. HIV and AIDS tests you perform at home look for antibodies to the HIV virus inside your body. This is the virus that causes AIDS. The HIV virus attacks immune cells that help your body fight off infection. Over time this can weaken your immune system and make it harder to avoid illness. read more

Since 2011, Greater Than AIDS and Walgreens have teamed up with health departments and local AIDS service organizations to provide FREE HIV testing around National HIV Testing Day (June 27). There are also providers in most areas that offer free and low cost testing year round. read more

HIV Testing at Home. You can also perform an HIV test in the privacy of your home. At-home HIV tests detect the presence of antibodies produced by the body to fight HIV infections. In general, people infected with HIV develop detectable antibodies within three months after infection, but it can sometimes take longer. read more