The test is anonymous and can also be done free of charge on this day. Registration is not necessary. Only people with proof of 2G corona (vaccinated or recovered, for schoolchildren the school ID card is sufficient) have access to the test. Qualified social work advice is provided by Hans-Peter Diez from Aids-Hilfe Stuttgart e.V. Dr. Uschi Traub, a doctor from the health department of the district administration, will take the blood sample and make the diagnosis. People under the age of 14 can only be tested if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The INSTI multiplex HIV/syphilis test used in the campaign is a qualitative, rapid test that can detect antibodies against both HIV types (type 1 and type 2) as well as syphilis. For the test, only a few drops of blood are taken from the fingertip, mixed with reaction solutions and placed on a test kit. The test result is available after a few minutes. There should be at least twelve weeks between a possible risk contact (e.g. unprotected sex) and the rapid test in order to obtain a meaningful result. In the event of a positive test result, a confirmation test with venous blood is required.
As part of the supporting program, anyone interested will have the opportunity to talk to Michael N. about his life with HIV and to get information about HIV and infections such as chlamydia, human papillomavirus etc. at the wheel of fortune and "True or False" game. Anyone who wants to can also take part in a raffle and win a 50 euro Amazon voucher. Participation in the supporting program without testing is possible. Kevin Dichtl from the health department and Greta, Baran, Tim, Yasmin and Selin from the youth council are particularly inviting young people to take part.
For further information, please contact Dr. Uschi Traub, Head of Health Promotion at the Health Department of the Ludwigsburg District Office, Hindenburgstr. 20/1, 71638 Ludwigsburg, Tel. 07141 144-41304, e-mail: gesundheitsförderung[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de.
