Counseling & Testing
Locations
We are located at 1645 E. Roosevelt Street in Phoenix, just south of the I-10 and 202 freeway interchange. If you are traveling from the east, exit off the 202 westbound at 24th Street. Head south on 24th Street, then turn west on Roosevelt Street. We are located on the south side of Roosevelt Street, east of 16th Street. If you are traveling from the west, exit the I-10 eastbound at 16th Street. Head south on 16th Street, then turn east on Roosevelt Street. We are located on the south side of Roosevelt Street, east of 16th Street.
Rapid Testing
Maricopa County Department of Public Health HIV Clinic uses the ClearView Complete © Rapid HIV Test.
The testing procedure involves a risk assessment, during which the Disease Intervention Specialist:
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Asks questions to identify the client's risk for HIV
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Discusses ways in which the client can reduce the risk of infection or transmission of HIV
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Helps the client discuss testing for HIV and STDs with new needle-sharing or sex partners
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Takes a small sample of blood through a venipuncture
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Allows the test to develop for 15 minutes
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Provides prevention counseling
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Gives the result of the rapid test to the client
Confidential vs. Anonymous Testing
You can choose whether your HIV test will be done confidentially or anonymously. During confidential testing, the client provides his or her name and contact information. The counseling and testing session outcome is kept private; the results are only known by the client and Program staff responsible for counseling and follow-up. Per Arizona law, all positive cases of HIV are reported to the Arizona Department of Health Services, and these reports will include the name of the client and contact information. This information is critical in getting federal funds for HIV prevention, medical care and support services.
During anonymous testing, no name or contact information is given. The client will have his or her blood drawn through venipuncture and will receive a result two weeks from the date of the session. The ClearView Complete © Rapid Test cannot be used for anonymous testing. A positive test result with an anonymous test cannot be used to obtain medical and other care services; that person will need to be re-tested and provide their name and date of birth to receive follow-up medical care.
Where can I get tested for HIV?
Many places offer HIV testing, including the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, private doctors' offices, hospitals, health care clinics, medical laboratories, and a number of local nonprofit organizations. You can receive testing services through MCDPH or other non-profit organizations that provide free or reduced cost testing services or you can choose to get tested by your primary medical provider. It is important to discuss risky behavior and ways you can protect yourself and others in the future. HIV counselors can help you understand the meaning of the test results and refer you to free and low cost HIV prevention, medical and social services available in the community. For more information on testing locations in your area and ways to prevent the spread of HIV please visit http://www.nineandahalfminutes.org/.