Hello!
I read your blog and I just want to know the cost of an HIV screening test.
Thank you.
CONTRIBUTOR'S RESPONSE
Hi there!
HIV screening test is provided FREE for men having sex with men (MSM) at RITM-Satellite Clinic in Malate. It costs 500 pesos if one does not belong to that particular category. Results are usually released after two hours. If the result is positive or reactive to HIV, you will then be referred to RITM-ARG in Alabang for your lab tests, which includes CD4 testing. This particular test is vital as it determines the strength of one's immune system. In RITM-ARG, the schedule of CD4 testing is strictly from 7AM to 8AM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday only).
With regards to cost of these lab tests, they are all free of charge at RITM-ARG. It is important that you bring with you your confirmatory result from RITM-Satellite Clinic before going there. Please also make sure that your PhilHealth contribution is updated since PhilHealth membership documents is required in RITM-ARG (or to follow in case you are still not a PhilHealth member yet.
Thank you, and email me if you have any more questions.
Stay healthy,
Pinoy Positive
Philippine Contributor
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