&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PULSE HIV CLINIC &amp;mdash; Confidential HIV &amp;amp; STD Testing in Hong Kong&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PULSE CLINIC Hong Kong offers discreet, professional, and confidential &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-basics&quot;&gt;HIV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/std-testing&quot;&gt;STD testing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; services. Whether you&#39;re looking for peace of mind or urgent care, our team is here to support you without judgment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Comprehensive HIV Testing Services&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV testing is available every day of the week.&lt;/strong&gt; We provide a comprehensive range of HIV tests designed to match your specific timeline of exposure and individual health needs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Our clinic offers:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;4th Generation HIV Test &amp;ndash; Detects HIV antibodies and p24 antigen&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;HIV PCR RNA Test &amp;ndash; Detects the actual virus in the blood (early detection)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;HIV Confirmatory Testing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;HIV Viral Load Test &amp;ndash; Monitors how much virus is in the body&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-prep&quot;&gt;HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-pep&quot;&gt;HIV PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-treatment-art-antiretroviral-therapy&quot;&gt;Long-term HIV Treatment and Management&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/std-clinic&quot;&gt;Comprehensive STD Screening &amp;amp; Treatment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/PULSExpress&quot;&gt;PULSExpress&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;: Self-Testing for STDs and Rapid HIV Testing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV Testing Prices&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Note: There is no HIV test that can detect infection within the first 10 days. However, HIV PEP is highly effective if taken within 72 hours after possible exposure.&amp;nbsp;All tests are conducted privately by certified, LGBTQIA+ friendly professionals. Consultation fees are not included.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;tr data-start=&quot;95&quot; data-end=&quot;245&quot;&gt;
&lt;th data-start=&quot;95&quot; data-end=&quot;124&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Test Type&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th data-start=&quot;124&quot; data-end=&quot;171&quot; data-col-size=&quot;md&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Best For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th data-start=&quot;171&quot; data-end=&quot;227&quot; data-col-size=&quot;md&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What It Does&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th data-start=&quot;227&quot; data-end=&quot;245&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost (HKD)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
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&lt;tbody data-start=&quot;398&quot; data-end=&quot;856&quot;&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;398&quot; data-end=&quot;550&quot;&gt;
&lt;td data-start=&quot;398&quot; data-end=&quot;427&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV PCR RNA Test&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;427&quot; data-end=&quot;475&quot;&gt;10&amp;ndash;14 days after exposure&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;475&quot; data-end=&quot;532&quot;&gt;Detects the actual HIV virus (early detection)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;532&quot; data-end=&quot;550&quot;&gt;2000&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;tr data-start=&quot;551&quot; data-end=&quot;703&quot;&gt;
&lt;td data-start=&quot;551&quot; data-end=&quot;580&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4th Generation HIV Test&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;580&quot; data-end=&quot;628&quot;&gt;28 days or more after exposure&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;628&quot; data-end=&quot;685&quot;&gt;Detects HIV antibodies and p24 antigen&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;685&quot; data-end=&quot;703&quot;&gt;500&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;tr data-start=&quot;704&quot; data-end=&quot;856&quot;&gt;
&lt;td data-start=&quot;704&quot; data-end=&quot;733&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV Viral Load Test&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;733&quot; data-end=&quot;781&quot;&gt;Monitoring viral levels after HIV diagnosis&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;781&quot; data-end=&quot;838&quot;&gt;Measures the amount of HIV in the blood&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;838&quot; data-end=&quot;856&quot;&gt;2000&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is the HIV Window Period?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The HIV window period is the time between exposure to HIV and when a test can reliably detect the virus or antibodies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;div tabindex=&quot;-1&quot;&gt;
&lt;table data-start=&quot;136&quot; data-end=&quot;1131&quot;&gt;
&lt;thead data-start=&quot;136&quot; data-end=&quot;333&quot;&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;136&quot; data-end=&quot;333&quot;&gt;
&lt;th data-start=&quot;136&quot; data-end=&quot;166&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Timeline After Exposure&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th data-start=&quot;166&quot; data-end=&quot;198&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;Recommended Test&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th data-start=&quot;198&quot; data-end=&quot;267&quot; data-col-size=&quot;md&quot;&gt;What It Detects&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th data-start=&quot;267&quot; data-end=&quot;333&quot; data-col-size=&quot;md&quot;&gt;Accuracy / Notes&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody data-start=&quot;533&quot; data-end=&quot;1131&quot;&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;533&quot; data-end=&quot;730&quot;&gt;
&lt;td data-start=&quot;533&quot; data-end=&quot;563&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;10 Days After Exposure&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;563&quot; data-end=&quot;595&quot;&gt;HIV PCR RNA Test&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;595&quot; data-end=&quot;664&quot;&gt;Detects the actual HIV virus (RNA) in the bloodstream&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;664&quot; data-end=&quot;730&quot;&gt;Early detection; useful before antibodies are produced&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;731&quot; data-end=&quot;931&quot;&gt;
&lt;td data-start=&quot;731&quot; data-end=&quot;761&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;28 Days Onward&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;761&quot; data-end=&quot;793&quot;&gt;4th Generation HIV Test&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;793&quot; data-end=&quot;862&quot;&gt;Detects HIV antibodies and the p24 antigen&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;862&quot; data-end=&quot;931&quot;&gt;Highly accurate; recommended for conclusive results after 4 weeks&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr data-start=&quot;932&quot; data-end=&quot;1131&quot;&gt;
&lt;td data-start=&quot;932&quot; data-end=&quot;962&quot; data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;90 Days Onward&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;sm&quot; data-start=&quot;962&quot; data-end=&quot;994&quot;&gt;3rd Generation HIV Test&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;994&quot; data-end=&quot;1064&quot;&gt;Detects HIV antibodies only&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td data-col-size=&quot;md&quot; data-start=&quot;1064&quot; data-end=&quot;1131&quot;&gt;Up to 99% accuracy; ideal for confirmation after 3 months&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Choosing the right test depends on when you may have been exposed to HIV. Speak to our doctors for personalised advice.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV Prevention Options: PrEP vs PEP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;
&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention Option&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;
&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;
&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;
&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;
&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;
&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
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&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Purpose&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Prevents HIV before exposure&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Prevents HIV after potential exposure&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When to Take&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Daily, on an ongoing basis&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Within 72 hours after possible exposure (the sooner, the better)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Long to Take&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Daily, long-term (as long as risk persists)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Once daily for 28 days&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who Should Use It&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;- HIV-negative individuals at high risk- MSM- Sex workers- People with HIV+ partners- People who inject drugs&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;- Anyone who had unprotected sex or condom failure- Victims of sexual assault- Needle-sharing individuals- Healthcare workers with accidental exposure&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Effectiveness&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&amp;gt;99% effective for sexual transmission74% effective for injection drug use&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Highly effective if started within 72 hours and completed as prescribed&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Medical Requirements&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;- HIV test before starting- Regular HIV/STI tests- Kidney/liver monitoring&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;- Immediate HIV test- Follow-up HIV tests at 4-6 weeks and 3 months&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Availability at PULSE CLINIC&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Yes &amp;ndash; Available with prescription and ongoing care&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Yes &amp;ndash; Emergency access available 7 days a week&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support at PULSE CLINIC&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;- Confidential consultation- LGBTQIA+ inclusive care- Ongoing monitoring&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;- Urgent care- Discreet, supportive environment&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Need help deciding? Contact our team at PULSE CLINIC for a confidential consultation tailored to your needs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Common Symptoms of Early HIV (Acute HIV Infection)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/hiv-symptoms&quot;&gt;Symptoms&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; may appear 2&amp;ndash;4 weeks after exposure and often disappear afterward. These may include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fever&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Night sweats&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Chills&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fatigue&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Muscle and joint pain&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Rash&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Diarrhoea&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Mouth or genital ulcers&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you&#39;re experiencing these symptoms and think you&#39;ve been exposed, &lt;strong&gt;get tested as soon as possible.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Choose PULSE CLINIC?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fully certified, LGBTQIA+ inclusive medical staff&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Latest diagnostic tools and international testing guidelines&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fast, discreet, and respectful care&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Safe space with zero judgment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s Keep It Simple: Get Tested, Stay Safe, Feel Good.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Click to book your HIV &amp;amp; STD screening &amp;mdash; it&amp;rsquo;s fast, discreet, and affirming.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your health. Your choice. Your peace of mind.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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