Product Overview
Atomo HIV Self-Test Kits are WHO-prequalified, FDA-approved, and Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)-registered rapid diagnostic tools. Designed for private, at-home use, they detect HIV-1/2 antibodies with >99% accuracy using a finger-prick blood sample. Critically, results appear in 15 minutes with no lab equipment required. READ MORE
Key Benefits
- Total Privacy: Test discreetly at home, avoiding clinic visits.
- Speed & Simplicity: Results in 15 minutes; clear visual instructions.
- High Accuracy: Clinically validated sensitivity/specificity (>99%).
- Accessibility: No prescription needed; affordable pricing.
- Confidence: Includes pre/post-test counseling resources via QR code.
How to Use
- Prepare: Clean your finger with the alcohol swab provided.
- Prick: Use the lancet to collect a small blood drop.
- Transfer: Add blood to the test cassette using the pipette.
- Wait: Add buffer solution and wait 15 minutes.
- Read: Two lines = HIV-positive; One line = HIV-negative.
Note: Consult a healthcare provider within 30 minutes for positive results.
Where to Buy in Kenya
Exclusively at these authorized stores:
1. MensHealth Kenya
- How to Buy:
- Online: Visit their website → Navigate to “HIV/STI Testing” → Select Atomo HIV Self-Test Kit.
- In-Store: Visit their Nairobi branch (Ngong Road) → Request at the pharmacy counter.
- Perks:
- Discreet packaging for privacy.
- Free telemedicine consultation with every purchase.
- Nationwide delivery (1–3 days major towns; 2–5 days counties).
- Price: KES 1,200–1,500.
2. Mdawa Kenya
- How to Buy:
- Online: Access their platform → Search “Atomo HIV Self-Test” → Verify PPB seal → Checkout.
- In-Store: Visit their Westlands outlet (Nairobi) → Ask staff for the kit.
- Perks:
- Anonymous ordering (no account required).
- Real-time order tracking via SMS.
- Free wellness counseling via WhatsApp.
- Price: KES 1,300–1,600.
Critical Buying Tips
✅ ONLY Buy at MensHealth Kenya or Mdawa Kenya to avoid counterfeits.
✅ Verify Authenticity:
- Check for PPB registration number (e.g., PPB/CTL/023).
- Confirm Atomo hologram on packaging.
✅ Privacy Protection: - Use guest checkout online for anonymity.
- Request plain brown packaging during in-store purchases.
✅ Avoid Risks: - Never purchase from unverified vendors or street hawkers.
- Reject kits with damaged seals or expired dates.
Why These Stores?
- Exclusivity: Both are Atomo’s sole authorized distributors in Kenya.
- Compliance: Registered with PPB; kits stored in temperature-controlled facilities.
- Support: Offer confidential counseling and linkage to care for positive results.
- Social Impact: Partner with NASCOP to subsidize kits for high-risk groups.
Post-Test Guidance
- Positive Result:
- Immediately contact the store’s support team for free clinic referrals.
- Call 1190 (NASCOP helpline) for 24/7 counseling.
- Negative Result:
- Retest after 3 months if exposed to risk.
- Access prevention tools (PrEP, condoms) via the stores’ partner clinics. READ MORE


