HIV Test & Your HIV Testing Options

HIV, also known as the human immunodeficiency virus, attacks the immune system. HIV can progress to AIDS, a potentially life threatening disease further weakening the immune system, leaving the body susceptible to infection

A Private HIV Test

Getting an HIV test is no longer a painful and embarrassing trip to the clinic. Now, you can get a test quickly with no wait and no records at many clinics across the nation. There is also the option of getting an at-home HIV test where you can test from the convenience of your home.

HIV Test Preparation

Preparing to get an HIV test is easy for most HIV testing options. A blood sample is collected at a lab. In the case of an at-home test, a small blood sample is collected with a simple finger prick.

Easy HIV Testing Process

You have two options to test for HIV; test at a local lab or test at-home with the Home Access® Express HIV-1 Test System. Testing for HIV at a local facility involves a 15 to 20 minute visit to one of our 4,000+ testing locations. Selecting the local facility option allows you to test as soon as today. The at-home HIV test is mailed to your address; a small blood sample is then collected from a simple finger prick and mailed directly to the lab for analysis. Both options are completely private.

Your HIV Test Results

Results for most HIV tests are available within 1 to 5 business days. Your results can be accessed through our secured portal or over the phone. We have certified counselors and staffed physicians available to interpret you HIV test results.

Comprehensive Treatment Process

There is currently no cure for HIV. However, people living with HIV/AIDS can lead long, normal lives with treatment. The most common and effective treatment is through HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy), a combination of antiviral medications, which work to suppress and control the HIV virus. Our in-house physicians are available to answer your most pressing questions and advise you on how to seek proper treatment based on your current situation if you test positive for HIV.

HIV Window Period

The window period for HIV, the time between potential exposure and when the test can accurately detect viral antibodies in the blood, is 3 to 6 months

HIV Symptoms

Following infection, many people do not experience symptoms of HIV. When present, early signs of HIV can include flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes. It is important not to rely on HIV symptoms as a means of detection, as early signs of HIV can mimic other general health conditions.

Test Recommendations

HIV testing is recommended as part of a routine STD screen for all sexually active adults. Anyone concerned of recent exposure, those experiencing symptoms, sexually active women under 25, pregnant women, and anyone engaging in high risk sexual behavior should get tested for tested frequently.  High-risk populations, such as men who have sex with other men, sex workers, intravenous drug users, and those with multiple partners, should test for HIV and STDs more frequently. Anyone concerned of recent exposure, should also seek HIV testing.

HIV Test Details

The blood test for HIV is the HIV ELISA test confirmed by Western Blot. This test detects HIV antibodies in the body and is 99.9% accurate.

Extensive Focus on Your Privacy

We value and respect your privacy. Your results will not appear on your insurance records, we will not sell or distribute your data, and billing is always discreet.

Early Detection Test Availability

Additionally, we offer an early HIV detection test. To learn more about this option, call 866-749-6269.

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  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • HIV Standard
  • Syphilis
  • Oral Herpes
  • Genital Herpes
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
 

 

 
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* ABOUT HIV TESTING
The HIV early detection test is a DNA-based test that can detect the virus as early as two weeks after possible exposure. However, our physician's recommend pairing the early detection test with the HIV Standard test, which is considered the "gold standard" in HIV screening. However, it may take up to 12 weeks for the HIV Standard test to provide accurate results. Repeat HIV testing is recommended for sexually active adults with multiple partners or concern of exposure.