FabSwingers.com forum: HIV Testing at Tescos

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I was interested to read that on Monday, I pilot scheme is being launched with free 1 minute HIV testing at a Tesco store in Berkshire. If its deemed a success, it may well be rolled out to other stores / areas. The main article is here : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-27412147

Whilst normalizing testing this way (and making it very accessible) is very much a step in the right direction, would (potentially) finding out such devastating and life-altering news in such a public space (even though its in a separate room) not be better done in somewhere like a hospital or clinic with trained councilors and private rooms?

Thoughts?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think id like to be told I had any life threatening/changing disease in Tescos

Id like that service of a one minute HIV check at all GPs though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I rather piss ina tube and send it of lab testing lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its all about making it more accessible and with doing that have more people get their checkup. Catch it sooner, give more information and educate people. Its a good thing!! I think anyway!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can just see it now.

"Have you got a club card, good, double points with HIV this week"

Ring, Ring : "Is that the insurance company, we have some interesting info to sell you on one of our customers".

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I rather piss ina tube and send it of lab testing lol."

It's a blood test

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

In terms of perspective, its not being run by Tesco themselves, but by a charity working in Tesco's premises.

But I do like the suggestion of why the 1 minute service is not available at GP surgeries. It seems the most logical place outside of a specialist clinic and far more personal than a Tesco.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I rather piss ina tube and send it of lab testing lol.

It's a blood test "
Ah yes, I was thinking about clymedia test lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't think id like to be told I had any life threatening/changing disease in Tescos

Id like that service of a one minute HIV check at all GPs though"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

bing bong..hiv rash cream an diaorreah tablets in aisle 6..special offer 50p off for those just diagnosed with the Hivv.. do you have a hivv card..shops..hate them .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do existing swingers clubs hold a similar "pop in" check at any time? Would seem a sensible place to do one by a third party.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Anything that helps educate people about STDs is

for me.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Do existing swingers clubs hold a similar "pop in" check at any time? Would seem a sensible place to do one by a third party."

One in Blackpool does I think.

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By *nigmatic1Woman
over a year ago

A seaside town near you!

Do existing swingers clubs hold a similar "pop in" check at any time? Would seem a sensible place to do one by a third party.

One in Blackpool does I think."

On the spot checks haha! Hang on love, take that condom off and just have a quick check heheh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I rather piss ina tube and send it of lab testing lol.

It's a blood test Ah yes, I was thinking about clymedia test lol."

For those people who just get the 'piss in a jar and send it off' tests done; you are not getting a full screening. Therefore you cannot say you are tested as disease free.

You need to go to a clinic or your gp to be sure you're still ok after swinging.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if you are happy to go and get a test done this way i suspect ok to get results this way - not for me though

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

perhaps if they test and only give negative results to people then maybe tell the positive ones they have to go to clinic for further investigation

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I might be tempted to go if I get triple tesco points at the fuel pump lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The last time I got my results I got a phone call when I was expecting a text, that frightened me for a split second.

So no I don't think I would like to be in tescos for tests or results.

I would rather be in my own home ect, but saying that, the text can come through anytime and you could be anywhere at that time.

Her

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By *oulou45Woman
over a year ago

Bucks

"I might be tempted to go if I get triple tesco points at the fuel pump lol."
lol

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By *oulou45Woman
over a year ago

Bucks

In theory I think its a good idea but also think it would be better being told at a hospital etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anything that helps educate people about STDs is

for me."

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

I'm pretty sure you'll only have blood taken in tescos.

which will then be sent off for testing.

You won't get any results there and then,as diagnosis usually takes a few months.

Unless they've developed a new quicker diagnosis testing kit.

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By *extoysareusCouple
over a year ago

kinky heaven

Whatever effing next will you be able to get at Tesco.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

"I'm pretty sure you'll only have blood taken in tescos.

which will then be sent off for testing.

You won't get any results there and then,as diagnosis usually takes a few months.

Unless they've developed a new quicker diagnosis testing kit.

think its 2 weeks but there is a window where you may have to have retest

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I rather piss ina tube and send it of lab testing lol.

It's a blood test "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm pretty sure you'll only have blood taken in tescos.

which will then be sent off for testing.

You won't get any results there and then,as diagnosis usually takes a few months.

Unless they've developed a new quicker diagnosis testing kit.

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I have been tested for HIV syphilis, and the usual internal, all took two weeks, three weeks other time.

It is hepatitis that takes longer.

Her

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I rather piss ina tube and send it of lab testing lol.

It's a blood test

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The HIV blood test result in Tesco's takes one minute, the oral swab result takes twenty (according to the Metro Newspaper article)

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I'd use it if it's available in my area...though I'd hope that they provide training to staff dishing out the results though.l.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well I think if your prepared to hear the worst if your worried, it may beat playing the waiting game elsewhere.

As I said a text or call can come from the clinic at anytime anyway.

Her

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great idea.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

maybe gps should arrange for everyone at risk to have this test every so many months least they would know how many then

do clinics tell your gp if positive?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Every little helps.......... Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hmmmm wonder if you ll be asked if you ve a tesco card for loyalty points

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

How Long Before - The Scandal !!!!

The Newspaper Headline !!!

And then the apologies and the millions paid to people who were Given the Wrong Results..

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"How Long Before - The Scandal !!!!

The Newspaper Headline !!!

And then the apologies and the millions paid to people who were Given the Wrong Results..

It happens I was given the wrong result a few years ago they got the results mixed up it was a scary time

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

i cant understand all the negative and flippent remarks personally ..trying to make testing 'normal' ....ie bringing it to a supermarket is a great idea ..lots of teens have multiple partners every weekend and would probably use the service

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

It happens I was given the wrong result a few years ago they got the results mixed up it was a scary time "

yeh it happens ...everyone regardless of their job makes a mistake ...if a baker does it ..he puts the bread into the bin and starts again ...if a medical person does it everyone goes up in arms !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It should be available in all GP clinics not Tesco.

" I'm sorry to inform you that you've tested positive for HIV, but on the bright side there's a two for one offer on vodka and paracetamol".

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It happens I was given the wrong result a few years ago they got the results mixed up it was a scary time

yeh it happens ...everyone regardless of their job makes a mistake ...if a baker does it ..he puts the bread into the bin and starts again ...if a medical person does it everyone goes up in arms !"

A bit of manky bread or a slightly deformed eclair rarely has life changing results though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it's a great idea. If my local Tesco offered the service I'd use it.

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

"Thetescolood test result in Tesco's takes one minute, the oral swab result takes twenty (according to the Metro Newspaper article)

I haven't read the article,

But Well done tesco.

instant diagnosis can only be beneficial,

whether positive, or negative.

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By *enny PR9TV/TS
over a year ago

Southport

Do existing swingers clubs hold a similar "pop in" check at any time? Would seem a sensible place to do one by a third party.

One in Blackpool does I think."

Blackpool Connections hold a full STD clinic usually on the first Friday of the month, it's run by the local GUM clinic.

Jenny

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By *et a roomCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Anything that makes testing easy and accessible gets a thumbs up from me. The staff will almost certainly be trained by the charity, not check out operators in between scanning!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How Long Before - The Scandal !!!!

The Newspaper Headline !!!

And then the apologies and the millions paid to people who were Given the Wrong Results..

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This is a professional service I presume. Its not a Tesco employee running the test. A GP or any trained professional can make a mistake as we all know!

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By *unguy2757Man
over a year ago

newcastle

"Whatever effing next will you be able to get at Tesco.

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... actually .. weve heard building a pub inside a large north east tesco ... .. so the guys can have a pint while fems shopping .... irresponsible id think re drink and drive ....

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

"How Long Before - The Scandal !!!!

The Newspaper Headline !!!

And then the apologies and the millions paid to people who were Given the Wrong Results..

This is a professional service I presume. Its not a Tesco employee running the test. A GP or any trained professional can make a mistake as we all know!"

No Doubt - that Tesco - will farm this out to someone else.. !!

take the heat of them - if it all goes wrong !!

maybe they could get the farmer that they pay 11p a litre of Milk to do the tests as well..

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I had my test done in a gum clinic In London ..some how they had got results mixed up..it took numerous tests etc for them to then see I was negative and was later told I'd been given the wrong result....these things happen I was just glad I was negative rather than be bitter about what happened

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

It happens I was given the wrong result a few years ago they got the results mixed up it was a scary time

yeh it happens ...everyone regardless of their job makes a mistake ...if a baker does it ..he puts the bread into the bin and starts again ...if a medical person does it everyone goes up in arms !"

On the other hand,the bakers salary will,at the top end be around twenty thousand pounds.

Where as the doctors salary will,at the lower end be around eighty thousand pounds.

So we have higher expectations of doctors,and they are paid accordingly.

It's highly unlikely if the baker makes a mistake,

Any family will have to make funeral arrangements.

Not so unlikely for the doctor.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great idea, and they've got Sauvignon blanc on offer, although I guess if it comes back positive, a few bottles might be required.

Before I get berated I do take it seriously, just been tested by my doc( all clear thank god). But always play safe,

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Im all for preserving our nhs, so would prefer the services in places that are not for profit. They need to be accessible, good hours and the right services. Im concerned for confidentiality too, as bad news could travel locally very fast. Also, it is not a laughing matter - people joking here, consider whether you would joke about cancer suffering people too, for comparison. I worked with a guy who died, and it is just not funny.

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By *xpresMan
over a year ago

Elland

They couldn't even test for Horses meat in the Lasagne so HIV testing seems a tad elaborate

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Don't know about tesco but my local gum clinic is open for 2 whole hours once a week late on a Monday afternoon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"They couldn't even test for Horses meat in the Lasagne so HIV testing seems a tad elaborate "

Ha ha ha, good point

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