The test is anonymous and registration is not necessary.
Felix Mohrs, childhood educator and member of the management board of Aids-Hilfe Stuttgart e.V., and other social workers and volunteers from Aids-Hilfe Stuttgart e.V. guarantee qualified social work advice on site. Dr. Uschi Traub and Dr. Stephan Döring, doctors 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, quick-to-read test that can detect antibodies against both HIV types (type 1 and type 2) as well as syphilis. For the test, 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.
Tests for HIV and syphilis free of charge,Hepatitis C test for a donation
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. Testing for HIV and syphilis is free of charge, for the hepatitis C rapid test the organizers are happy to receive a small donation.
For further information, please contact Dr. Uschi Traub, Head of Health Promotion in the Health Department of the Ludwigsburg District Office, Hindenburgstr. 20/1, 71638 Ludwigsburg,
by telephone on 07141 144-2520 or by e-mail gesundheitsfoerderung[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de.
