Welcome to GetaKit

GetaKit is a University of Ottawa study to evaluate an online assessment and mail-out system for sexual health services, including testing and prevention.

Available services can include HIV self-tests and lab-based testing for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Register to find out what testing might be best for you.

Our purpose

We want to know how many people use these tests, their test results, and if people are linked to care. GetaKit provides HIV self-tests (Canada-wide) and requisitions and swabs for sexually transmitted infections (Ontario). Register, complete the risk assessment, and see what tests, supports, and services are recommended for you.

Read our plain text consent form

Are you eligible?

You may be eligible for HIV self-testing if you are: 

  • 16 years or older
  • 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

 

You may be eligible for STI testing if you: 

  • Are 18 years or older
  • Live in Ontario
  • Have health insurance
  • Are willing to go to a lab for testing
  • Sexually active

How does it work?

Register online

Order your tests and reqs

Do it at home (self-test) or go to the lab

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?

Read our FAQs

Want to get in touch?

Contact us

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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