Know Your Status? It only takes 20 minutes!
Making the decision to have an HIV or Hepatitis C (HCV) test can be difficult, but once you've had your first test you'll see how easy it can be and then you can include it as part of your annual health care routine.
At Columbia CARES we offer the OraQuick test. HIV and HCV testing is confidential. All you have to do is call to schedule a time to come in, fill out a short form, take the oral swab test and in 20 minutes you'll have your test result. You may call us at 800.961.5332 ext 12 to ask any questions you have and schedule a time for your HIV test. You can get a Rapid Test of Hepatitis C at the same time as your HIV test.
Here are some things to think about:
-Everyone should be tested at least one time, we even suggest everyone has an HIV test once a year.
-If you are sexually active you may consider having an HIV test every year. If you are sexually active and prefer not using condoms you might consider getting tested every 6 months.
-If you use IV drugs, drugs with a needle, and sometimes you share needles with another person, you might consider getting tested every 6 months. You should consider get an Hepatitis C test.
Now you know the basic risks for getting HIV and HCV testing. If you believe you have been at risk, call today to schedule your time to come in, fill out a short form, take the oral swab test for the HIV test and a finger stick blood test for the HCV test and in 20 minutes you'll have your test result(s). The phone number for Columbia CARES is 800.961.5332 ext 12 to ask any questions and schedule a time for your HIV and HCV tests.
At Columbia CARES we offer the OraQuick test. HIV and HCV testing is confidential. All you have to do is call to schedule a time to come in, fill out a short form, take the oral swab test and in 20 minutes you'll have your test result. You may call us at 800.961.5332 ext 12 to ask any questions you have and schedule a time for your HIV test. You can get a Rapid Test of Hepatitis C at the same time as your HIV test.
Here are some things to think about:
-Everyone should be tested at least one time, we even suggest everyone has an HIV test once a year.
-If you are sexually active you may consider having an HIV test every year. If you are sexually active and prefer not using condoms you might consider getting tested every 6 months.
-If you use IV drugs, drugs with a needle, and sometimes you share needles with another person, you might consider getting tested every 6 months. You should consider get an Hepatitis C test.
Now you know the basic risks for getting HIV and HCV testing. If you believe you have been at risk, call today to schedule your time to come in, fill out a short form, take the oral swab test for the HIV test and a finger stick blood test for the HCV test and in 20 minutes you'll have your test result(s). The phone number for Columbia CARES is 800.961.5332 ext 12 to ask any questions and schedule a time for your HIV and HCV tests.
