Description

This test screens for HIV, an STD that can lead to AIDS if not treated. HIV is a virus that weakens your immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. If you’re sexually active, it’s important to know your HIV status so you don’t infect others. There is no cure for HIV, but it can be controlled with treatment.

You might consider testing if:
• Are 65 years of age or younger
• Have been exposed or are at risk of exposure
• Want to get screened to know your status

Annual testing is recommended if you:
• Are a man who has sex with men
• Have had more than one sex partner since your last test
• Have had sex with an HIV-positive person
• Use/have used needles for drug injection
• Have exchanged sex for drugs or money
• Have had another STD since your last test
• Have hepatitis or tuberculosis (TB)
• Are pregnant

Most people with HIV do not initially have symptoms. Those with symptoms may experience flu-like symptoms including fever, chills, rash, night sweats, muscle aches, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, or mouth ulcers lasting 1-2 weeks.

If you previously had a negative test but are still experiencing symptoms, you may want to consider taking the test again since the average window period for tests to detect HIV is 3-12 weeks.

This test does not require fasting.

Note:
• If you have any questions, before or after the HIV test, you can contact PWN Health’s Care Coordination Team by calling (855) 205-6146 Monday – Friday / 9:00am – 5:30pm EST.
• The results of this test may be confusing, it is important to speak with a healthcare professional or qualified personnel to understand the results.
• If you believe you have recently been exposed and need immediate access to testing or support you should contact CDC using any of the following options: 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636), Gettested.cdc.gov, or Text your ZIP code to KNOW IT (566948) for emergency instant testing.

Your Result

Once the lab has evaluated your results you will receive an email and your results will be displayed in your dashboard like this.

How It Works

How It Works

Step 1

Select your test

Step 2

Purchase with a credit card

Step 3

Visit a Quest Blood Lab Near You and bring your Order Confirmation

Step 4

Access your results online via our client portal

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Shipping

You will receive your order confirmation via email which you take into a Quest Blood Lab so there is nothing to ship! Once your results are ready you will get an email with your lab results.