Want free testing for STIs or HIV?
GetaKit is a study from the University of Ottawa, undertaken in partnership with local public health units in Ontario, which offers an online assessment system for access to FREE lab-based testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV.
Available services can include lab-based testing for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. HIV self-tests may also be available.
For most orders, your “kit” will be digitally delivered by fax or PDF to the lab of your choice. Orders with swabs will be mailed to your address.
Results for lab tests are usually available in 3-7 days. You will get an email or text message from us when your results are received. You can then log in to your account to view these results online.
Register to find out what testing might be best for you.
Our purpose
We want to know how many people use these tests, their results, and if people are linked to care. GetaKit provides requisitions and swabs for sexually transmitted infections (many areas of Ontario) and HIV self-tests (Ontario-wide). Register, complete the risk assessment, and see what tests and services are recommended for you.
Willingness to test is important. Because everyone has different needs, do not create accounts or submit orders on other’s behalf. Any evidence that our service is being used as part of abusive conduct or bullying will result in the immediate suspension of your account.
STI testing is available in partnership with public health units in:
Ottawa, York Region, Halton Region, Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon), Eastern Ontario Health Unit, Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington, Renfrew County, North Bay Parry Sound, Leeds Grenville & Lanark, Hastings & Prince Edward County, Peterborough, Windsor Essex, Middlesex-London, Waterloo, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, and Southwestern (Oxford, Elgin, St.Thomas).
Are you eligible?
You may be eligible for STI testing if you are:
- 17 years or older
- a resident of Ontario
- willing to go to a lab for testing
- sexually active
You may be eligible for HIV self-testing if you are:
- 18 years or older
- a resident of Ontario
- HIV negative, or unsure of your status
- not enrolled in an HIV vaccine trial
- not diagnosed with a bleeding disorder
- sexually active or use injection drugs
How does it work?
Register & order online
Go to the lab OR do it at home (self-test)
Get your results
When you use GetaKit
- You can access sexual health services from the comfort of your home.
- You receive your results in your account in a few days.
- You receive reminders when it’s time to re-test
Have a question?
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Need more resources?
If you have symptoms of HIV, or if one of your partners has been recently diagnosed with HIV, or if you think you need PEP, GetaKit may not be the right service for you.
With GetaKit, you’re testing at home but not testing alone.
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