Know Your Status? It only takes 20 minutes!
Making the decision to have an HIV 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 testing is confidential. All you have to do is call to schedule a time to come in, fill out a short form, provide a blood sample from a quick fingerstick, and in 20 minutes you'll have your test result. You may call us at 800.961.5332 or email knowyourstatus@columbiacares.org to ask any questions you have and schedule a time for 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.
Now you know the basic risks for getting HIV. If you believe you have been at risk, call today to schedule your time to come in, fill out a short form, take the test for HIV and in 20 minutes you'll have your test result. The phone number for Columbia CARES is 800.961.5332 or knowyourstatus@columbiacares.org to ask any questions and schedule a time for your HIV test.
At Columbia CARES we offer the OraQuick test. HIV testing is confidential. All you have to do is call to schedule a time to come in, fill out a short form, provide a blood sample from a quick fingerstick, and in 20 minutes you'll have your test result. You may call us at 800.961.5332 or email knowyourstatus@columbiacares.org to ask any questions you have and schedule a time for 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.
Now you know the basic risks for getting HIV. If you believe you have been at risk, call today to schedule your time to come in, fill out a short form, take the test for HIV and in 20 minutes you'll have your test result. The phone number for Columbia CARES is 800.961.5332 or knowyourstatus@columbiacares.org to ask any questions and schedule a time for your HIV test.