HIVMirror It’s Easy at-home genetic test

Why Take This Test?

Many have wondered why some people live with HIV for years while others diagnosed as HIV+ escalate into AIDS at warp speed. A variety of factors may be responsible. Thankfully, the medical community has uncovered one answer: It is in your genes. Specifically CCR5-Delta 32 and CCR2-64I genes. A study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine1, where over 4,000 individuals were genotyped found that the genetic variations CCR5-Delta 32 and CCR2-64I correlated with a lowered risk of progressing to AIDS.

Enter HIVmirror™, a new test designed specifically to uncover if you have one of these two genes in your DNA. HIVmirror™ was created based on the results of National Institute of Health-funded research studies. Now the same test done in those studies is available to you through HIVmirror™.

Top 3 Reasons To Take The HIVmirror™ Test

  • Peace of Mind - You could have the genes that may slow HIV progression. The more you know, the better you and your doctor can understand your HIV+ status. Think of how you felt when you finally found about your HIV status. Now imagine digging deeper to learn greater insight about your body. That is what HIVmirror™ provides.
  • You could be a part of that 20% - There's a 1 in 5 chance that most people will have one of the mutations that have been shown to slow HIV progression!* Learn the stats: Based on research studies of over 4,000 people, the CCR2-64I and the CCR5-Delta 32 gene can be found in the following demographics.

    CCR5-Delta 32 gene*
    European Descent
    16%
    16 out of 100
    African American

    2%

    2 out of 100
    Ashkenazi Jew
    13%
    13 out of 100
    Middle Eastern
    2-6%
    2-6 out of
    100

    CCR2-64I gene*
    European Descent
    20%
    20 out of 100
    African American

    20%

    20 out of 100
    Ashkenazi Jew
    20%
    20 out of 100
    Middle Eastern
    7-13%
    7-13 out of
    100
  • The More You Know the More You Can Control - HIVmirror™ can help your healthcare professional better understand more about your body’s response to the HIV virus. It can better help them understand your unique situation and potentially influence future health-related decisions.

Testing Your DNA for CCR5 Delta 32 and CCR2-64I Genes

HIVmirror™ tells you what studies funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) say about your genetic code (DNA) and HIV progression.1

  • We test your DNA for the CCR5-Delta 32 gene and the CCR2-64I gene
  • The test is 99.999% accurate and we test your DNA twice for additional accuracy
  • HIVmirror™ is based on the results of NIH funded research studies
  • Our genetic test uses saliva and not blood for your convenience
  • It is the same type of genetic test laboratories, hospitals, and scientists use but offered
  • direct-to-you so that it is affordable and completely confidential

The Test is Confidential

Your privacy and trust are extremely important to us.

  • We assign a unique ID number to your kit so your name is not used
  • The laboratory only sees the ID number and never your name
  • Your lab results are separated from your name for privacy (Click here to see our Privacy Policy)
  • For an additional level of anonymity, customers may also use Pay Pal to purchase the test
  • Any and all personal information you may provide is never released to anyone at any time; see our privacy policy for details

The Test is EASY

HIVmirror & relies completely on DNA taken from your saliva. Each kit comes with latex-free rubber gloves, instruction sheet, Oragene™, a scientifically backed saliva collection device and holder, and a pre-paid envelope for mailing your DNA sample.

To submit your sample, simply deposit your saliva within the Oragene™ device, seal and send back in the pre-paid envelope. Each kit has a unique I.D. for anonymous tracking*. Our technicians will log your number, process your DNA sample and send you notification that your results are ready via email. The process takes about 3 weeks. You can access your printable results at HIVmirror™.com by inserting the unique I.D. number. Then share your results with your doctor on your next visit. See how it works

*We adhere to the strictest privacy policy to protect your identity. At no time do we share any information about anyone sending in samples.

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*Fernando Arenzana-Seisdedos, Marc Parmentier b. Genetics of resistance to HIV infection: Role of co-receptors and co-receptor ligands. Semin Immunol. 2006 Dec;18(6):387-403
*Martinson. J, et al, Global Distribution of the CCR5 gene 32-basepair deletion Nat Genet. 1997 May;16(1):100-3
*Martinson, Jeremy J.; Hong, Lilya; Karanicolas, Rosea; Moore, John P. a; Kostrikis, Leondios G.a Global distribution of the CCR2-64I/CCR5-59653T HIV-1 disease-protective haplotype AIDS. 2000 March;14(5): 483-489

This test is for informational purposes only and not a medical diagnosis.This test is not approved by the FDA and does not require FDA approval.

1. Ioannidis, et al,"Effects of CCR5- 32, CCR2-64I, and SDF-1 3'A Alleles on HIV-1 Disease Progression: An International Meta-Analysis of Individual-Patient Data" Annals of Internal Medicine. 2001 (volume 135, pages 782-795)

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