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HIV Testing in Nepal:
A Step-by-Step Guide

Name: STD Treatment Clinic
Address: Bhagwatibahal, Thamel, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, 44600, NP
Telephone: +977-9700682800
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

Knowing your status is the most important step for health. Expert guidance on confidential HIV testing in Kathmandu.

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Dr. G.P. YadavNMC: 15834

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Reviewed: Jan 5, 2024

Updated: Jan 5, 2024

Why Testing Matters

Early detection of HIV allows you to live a long, healthy life. In Nepal, HIV testing has evolved significantly. Today, we have rapid, accurate, and completely confidential testing methods. Testing is the only way to know your status for sure.

[नेपाली] HIV को समयमै पहिचान हुनाले तपाई लामो र स्वस्थ जीवन जिउन सक्नुहुन्छ। नेपालमा HIV परीक्षण प्रविधि धेरै विकसित भएको छ। आज हामीसँग छिटो, सही र पूर्ण रूपमा गोप्य परीक्षण विधिहरू उपलब्ध छन्। आफ्नो अवस्था थाहा पाउने एक मात्र तरिका परीक्षण नै हो।

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Emergency Situations

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. In Nepal, call 102 for emergency services or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Emergency Contact Information:

National Emergency:

102 (Ambulance)

Our Clinic:

+977-9700682800 (WhatsApp available 24/7)

Bir Hospital Emergency:

+977-1-4412400

TU Teaching Hospital:

+977-1-4434320

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Last Updated: January 14, 2026 |Clinic: STD Treatment Clinic |License: 15834

Types of HIV Tests in Nepal

1. Rapid Antibody Test: Results in 20 minutes using blood from a finger prick. Good for screening (90 days after exposure).\n2. 4th Gen Combo Test (ELISA/CMIA): Detects antigens and antibodies. Can detect HIV earlier (14-28 days after exposure).\n3. PCR (RNA) Test: Detects the virus itself. The most accurate early test (10 days after exposure), but more expensive.

[नेपाली] १. र्‍यापिड एन्टिबडी टेस्ट: औंलाबाट रगत लिएर २० मिनेटमा नतिजा दिन्छ। (सम्पर्क भएको ९० दिन पछि प्रभावकारी)\n२. चौथो पुस्ताको कम्बो टेस्ट (ELISA): एन्टिजेन र एन्टिबडी दुवै पत्ता लगाउँछ। (सम्पर्क भएको १४-२८ दिन पछि)\n३. PCR (RNA) टेस्ट: भाइरस नै पत्ता लगाउँछ। सबभन्दा छिटो (१० दिन पछि) पत्ता लाग्ने तर महँगो हुन्छ।

The Testing Procedure

At our clinic, the process is streamlined for your comfort and privacy. We prioritize 'Provider-Initiated Testing and Counseling' (PITC) principles.

[नेपाली] हाम्रो क्लिनिकमा, परीक्षण प्रक्रिया तपाईको सुविधा र गोपनीयतालाई ध्यानमा राखेर तयार गरिएको छ।

Step-by-Step Testing Journey

Pre-Test Counseling

Risk assessment & consent. No judgment.

Sample Collection

Blood draw (5 mins) or finger prick.

Result Delivery

Private report via WhatsApp/Email.

Your journey from booking to results at STD Treatment Clinic Nepal

Understanding Your Results

Non-Reactive (Negative)

No HIV antibodies were found. If you tested after the window period, you do not have HIV.

[नेपाली] नन-रियाक्टिभ (नेगेटिभ): HIV देखिएन।

Reactive (Positive)

Antibodies were found. This is a preliminary result. A second 'Confirmatory Test' is required to be 100% sure.

[नेपाली] रियाक्टिभ (पोजिटिभ): थप पुष्टि गर्ने परीक्षण आवश्यक।

Window Period Warning

Testing too early (e.g., 2 days after sex) will give a False Negative. You must wait for the window period (14-90 days depending on the test).

Support & Next Steps

If your result is positive, it is not the end. HIV is a manageable chronic condition. We provide immediate counseling, connect you with ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) centers in Nepal, and guide you on living a healthy life. We are with you at every step.

[नेपाली] यदि रिपोर्ट पोजिटिभ आएमा नआत्तिनुहोस्। HIV अब व्यवस्थापन गर्न सकिने अवस्था हो। हामी तुरुन्तै परामर्श दिन्छौं, नेपालमा ART (औषधि) केन्द्रहरूसँग जोड्छौं र स्वस्थ जीवन जिउन मद्दत गर्छौं। हामी हरेक कदममा तपाईंसँगै छौं।

Your Right to Privacy

In Nepal, your HIV status is legally protected. At our clinic, we go further: we offer anonymous testing codes so your name never appears on a lab vial. We strictly adhere to medical ethics regarding patient confidentiality.

[नेपाली] नेपालमा तपाईको HIV अवस्था गोप्य राख्ने कानुनी अधिकार छ। हाम्रो क्लिनिकमा हामी अझ अगाडि बढ्छौं: हामी 'कोड' प्रणाली प्रयोग गर्छौं जसले गर्दा ल्याबमा तपाईको नाम कहिल्यै देखिँदैन।

Common Questions

Q: How much does HIV testing cost in Nepal?

Rapid tests typically cost Rs. 800. 4th Gen ELISA tests cost Rs. 800. PCR (RNA) tests for early detection cost Rs. 9,350. Government hospitals provide basic screening for free.

Q: What is the 'Window Period' for HIV?

The window period is the time it takes for HIV to show up on a test. For a 4th Gen test, it is usually 2-4 weeks. For a Rapid test, it can be up to 3 months. PCR tests can detect HIV as early as 10-14 days.

Q: Is HIV testing confidential in Kathmandu?

Yes, at our clinic, we use anonymous coding. Your name never appears on lab samples or public records. We follow strict international privacy standards.

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HIV Testing in Nepal: A Step-by-Step Guide

Medically Reviewed

Why Testing Matters

Medical Disclaimer

Educational Purpose Only

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Emergency Situations

Timeliness of Information

Professional Medical Advice Required

Treatment and Diagnosis

Limitation of Liability

Nepal-Specific Considerations

Types of HIV Tests in Nepal

The Testing Procedure

Pre-Test Counseling

Sample Collection

Result Delivery

Understanding Your Results

Non-Reactive (Negative)

Reactive (Positive)

Window Period Warning

Support & Next Steps

Your Right to Privacy

Common Questions

Q: How much does HIV testing cost in Nepal?

Q: What is the 'Window Period' for HIV?

Q: Is HIV testing confidential in Kathmandu?

Related Health Guides

Gonorrhea in Nepal

Syphilis (Bhayankar Rog)

Chlamydia Symptoms

HIV Testing in Nepal:
A Step-by-Step Guide