Where Can I Get Tested?
Where:
- Many health care settings such as Planned Parenthood or a clinician can help to perform a HIV antibody test.
- There are now at home sampling kits that are FDA approved for HIV testing. The individual takes a sample with blood or fluid that is then sent to a laboratory for results. This can be more quick, convenient, helps for the individual to maintain an anonymous status.
Why Should I get Tested?
Why:
- When the virus is untreated an individual can pass it onto other partners as well as increase their susceptibility to illness and untreated symptoms.
- Getting tested will help an individual to know whether they have it or not. It can set the mind at ease if the test comes back negative or get the emotional and medical support needed.
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