Anonymous and confidential HIV testing is available for you. The test is done in a private office. At your testing appointment, we discuss your risks for becoming infected with HIV and we work with you to come up with your own HIV prevention plan. After the test we set up another appointment with you so that you can come in for your results.
We offer an anonymous oral test and a confidential blood test. In the oral test (Orasure), a small cotton pad in placed between your lower teeth and your cheek for a few minutes. The pad picks up some cells from your mouth, a painless process that takes about four minutes. The pad is sent to a state laboratory for testing. Or you can opt to have a blood test, in which blood is taken from your arm for testing at the state laboratory. Both tests are safe and accurate.
Results are usually available two weeks after the test.
NOTICE: Illinois now requires that those conducting confidential HIV tests to report the names of those who test positive to the state health department. This information is CONFIDENTIAL. No one who works for Public Health or for the state may disclose your HIV status without your written permission. Your privacy is protected by law. ANONYMOUS tests results are NOT reported to the state.
We offer free partner notification services to anyone who tests positive for HIV. With the HIV-positive person's permission, we can help contact all sex or needle-sharing partners to let them know that they have been exposed to HIV. See our Partner Notification Brochure for more information.
Anyone 12 years of age or older who wants a test may come to us for services.
We recommend testing for:
Men who have unprotected sex with other men
Anyone who injects drugs and shares needles or works with others
Anyone who has unprotected sex with an injection drug user or a man who has sex with other men
Anyone who has a sexually transmitted disease
Anyone who exchanges sex for money or drugs
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How do I get services?
Call the number below. In order to protect your anonymity, she will ask you for a FALSE first name. Your appointment will be recorded with this name and you will present this name when you show up for your appointment and when you come back for your results.
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