Definitions for Services Offered
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Free HIV Testing Services
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Organizations that provide free HIV antibody testing services.
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Rapid Oral HIV-Antibody Testing
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An oral fluid sample is collected by swabbing the gums to check for the presence of antibodies to HIV. The oral rapid test is a screening test that produces results in 20 minutes or less. A reactive rapid test must be confirmed with a follow-up confirmatory test before any final diagnosis can be made.
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Rapid Blood HIV-Antibody Testing
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A sample of blood is collected by fingerstick or by drawing blood from a vein to check for the presence of antibodies to HIV. Rapid tests are screening tests that produce results in 20 minutes or less. A reactive rapid test must be confirmed with a follow-up confirmatory test before any final diagnosis can be made.
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Conventional Oral HIV-Antibody Testing
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An oral fluid sample is collected by swabbing the gums to check for the presence of antibodies to HIV. Depending on the testing site, results are generally available within 1 to 2 weeks.
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STD Testing Services
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Organizations that provide STD testing services.
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Note: For further assistance in locating a site, call
(800)458-5231.
If you represent a testing site that is not included in this database or if you would like to update your organization’s record, please send an e-mail including the organization’s name, a contact person, and phone number to the CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN).
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