NEW HIV Rapid Testing: Now Free at the Center!
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Free "Rapid" HIV testing and counseling with Al Solochier, R.N. from Jackson County Health Department, is now available by appointment. Contact Al directly at 774-8033 to set your appointment.
Here's some general information about the new "Rapid" HIV Testing that is available:
OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test provides a rapid HIV test result in as little as 20 minutes. It is an oral swab test.
A PRELIMINARY POSITIVE result suggests that antibodies to HIV may be present in the oral fluid. (The test can also be done on blood). Should the test be reactive, a blood sample would be drawn and sent to the state lab to confirm the reactive results. The confirmation test results take 2 weeks.
A NEGATIVE result means that the test did not detect HIV antibodies. Since it can take up to 3 months for those antibodies to appear in oral fluid or blood, we can safely say that the individual had not been infected with HIV 3 months prior to having the test done. If there was any risk activity performed during that 3 month "window period", there is the possibility that the antibodies have not been formed yet and the person needs to get tested again.
Al Solochier will go over this information thoroughly with each person during and after the test.
Testing will be available on Tuesdays during 2008. Please contact Al Solochier directly to arrange an appointment at
774-8033.
In the event that Tuesday does not work for you, please remember that Jackson County Health and Human Services provides testing and counseling at their office. Ask for Al Solochier (541) 774-8033.
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