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

1. Prepare: Clean your finger with the alcohol swab provided.
2. Prick: Use the lancet to collect a small blood drop.
3. Transfer: Add blood to the test cassette using the pipette.
4. Wait: Add buffer solution and wait 15 minutes.
5. 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