The test is anonymous and free of charge. Registration is not necessary. Proof of 3G (vaccinated, recovered or tested in the last 24 hours) is required for the test offer. Due to Corona, many health authorities have had to reduce their testing services, so this is one of the few rapid test campaigns.
Qualified social work advice is provided by Felix Mohrs from Aids-Hilfe Stuttgart e.V. Dr. Uschi Traub, doctor at the health department of the district office, 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 types of HIV (type 1 and type 2) and 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. 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.
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, Tel. 07141 144-2520, e-mail: gesundheitsförderung[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de.
