Rapid HIV testing service
Page last reviewed 4.9.2024
Rapid HIV testing on Thursdays at 12.00-16.00
Walk-in service, no appointment needed.
The service is anonymous and free of charge.
Where? The testing will be taking place at Hivpoint’s office in Kalasatama. The address is Hermannin rantatie 2 B, more detailed arrival instructions can be found here.
Who is rapid HIV testing service intended for?
Checkpoint is intended for people who have been at risk of getting HIV, but find it challenging or impossible to get tested at the public health care.
Who might have challenges in getting tested?
- People who have migrant background
- People who have multiple sexual partners and need regular STI testing
- Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
- Trans and non-binary people
- People belonging to sexual and relationship minorities
- Travellers who have been at risk of sexually transmitted diseases while travelling
How does Checkpoint HIV testing service work?
Rapid HIV test can be done 4 weeks after the exposure to HIV, but a negative test result is fully reliable 3 months after the exposure.
The rapid HIV test is done by taking a small drop of blood from the fingertip. The result will be available in 60 seconds. There is an opportunity to get advice for your own situation while testing.
Checkpoint HIV testing service is anonymous and free of charge.
Checkpoint HIV testing service is located in Kalasatama
Our office is located in Kalasatama. The address is Hermannin rantatie 2 B. Check the location and accessibility. See it on the Google maps here >>
We also offer STI testing service for gay, bi and other men who have sex with men
At Checkpoint STI testing service, it is possible to get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. This service is primarily intended for gay, bi and other men who have sex with men.
Free HIV and other STI tests are also available at public health centers
Checkpoint rapid HIV testing service on Thursdays offers only HIV tests. Other sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syfilis are much more easily transmitted. After unprotected sex, it is good to test for all STIs even if you are not experiencing any symptoms.
How to access STI tests at public health care? Read more here >>
Note! Unfortunately, we are not able to write certificates of HIV test results. If you need a certificate we encourage you to contact e.g. your local health center (terveysasema).