Where to get tested for HIV & STIs

In Sweden, both civil society organizations and public health services provide testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections. Below are the names of organizations and information on where you can go to get tested.

In regular health care

On 1177.se you can find contact details for many of the organizations listed below, and in some cases you can also book an appointment and send a message if you log in to 1177.se. You can also look up phone numbers using Google or another search engine and call the organizations directly.

  • Health center

    A health center can take tests themselves and/or provide advice on nearby places where you can get tested.

  • Skin clinic or gender clinic

    Skin clinics are available both in hospitals and as stand-alone facilities.

  • Sexual health clinic

    A sexual health clinic offers a wide range of sexual health services and often has good knowledge of HIV if you want to talk too.

  • Infectious disease clinic

    Infection clinics are usually located in hospital areas and specialize in infections.

  • Youth clinic (for those under 25)

    If you are under 25, there are youth clinics that test for HIV.

Through civil society organizations

Read more or contact the organisations by clicking on the links below.

  • RFSU clinics

    The RFSU clinic in Stockholm offers HIV testing, information, advice and support. You can also chat and receive telephone advice.

  • RFSL

    Offers HIV testing in several locations in Sweden under its own name as well as Testpoint and Checkpoint. The activities are primarily aimed at men who have sex with men and transgender people. RFSL also offers HIV tests at festivals and certain public gatherings.

  • Doctors in the World

    Primarily targets undocumented migrants and vulnerable people. Offers HIV testing in Örebro, Malmö, Stockholm and Uppsala.

  • Noah's Ark

    Local Noah's Ark associations offer HIV tests in Stockholm, Växjö, Linköping, Norrköping and Malmö.

Frequently asked questions about HIV testing

How does the test work?

  • There are two different types of tests, a rapid test and a test where a blood sample is taken from the crook of the arm. The rapid test is done by pricking the finger with a small needle tray. A blood sample from the arm is taken with a needle and container, which is then analyzed in a laboratory.

How quickly can I get an answer to an HIV test?

  • A rapid test provides an answer in about 15 minutes. A blood sample from the armpit, analyzed in the laboratory, can take a few days to a week or two.

Can I test myself at home?

  • It is now possible to order HIV tests online, for example from online pharmacies. However, the quality and sensitivity of the tests vary and cannot be guaranteed. Our recommendation is to primarily use the testing options available in regular healthcare or from civil society organizations.

Can I be anonymous?

  • Yes, you have the right to remain anonymous when testing for HIV. However, keep in mind that if the test is positive, the Communicable Diseases Act applies. The requirement is then that the person who tests positive contacts the regular healthcare system for medical contact and further testing.

Are the tests reliable?

  • The tests used in civil society organizations and mainstream health care are very reliable.

Does it cost anything?

  • No, HIV tests in regular health care and through civil society organizations are and should be free of charge. The price of HIV tests ordered from online pharmacies is determined by each pharmacy.

This page was last updated on 2023-09-21.

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