HIV
HIV Testing
Utah County Health Department
Health and Justice Building
151 South University Avenue
Provo, Utah 84601
Important Information about HIV
Clinic Process:
The testing process takes between 30 to 50 minutes and includes:
- Pre-test counseling
- Drawing blood
- Paying test fees: Confidential testing - Please call for current pricing at 851-7025
Call to make an appointment or for test results. Test results take about
7 working days : 801-851-7024
HIV FAQ
Who should be tested?
Any person who has engaged in the following high risk behaviors:
- Injecting drugs, sharing needles
and syringes
- Unprotected sex (without a
condom)
vaginal
anal
oral
- Multiple partners (whether
or not a condom is used)
How long will it take to get your
test results?
It takes 7 working days, you will have to call and make an appointment
to get your test results. No information regarding your HIV test status
will be given out over the phone.
What is Confidential HIV testing?
This testing procedure records your name to identify your blood sample.
Test results are recorded in your medical chart. No information is sent
or given to anyone else. If you have your HIV antibody test done confidentially
you can sign a release form to have your test sent to your doctor or another
authorized representative. To receive written confirmation, you must have
a picture identification that matches the name tested.
How long after high-risk behavior
should I be tested?
For the most accurate test result, wait 3 months from the time you think
you may have become infected with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). Otherwise,
you may test negative even though you are infected. Avoid further risky
behavior during this period before you are tested.
What is the latency period?
The time period between becoming infected with HIV and developing symptoms
of AIDS is known as the latency period. The latency period can last from
2 - 10 years. Before developing symptoms, people with HIV can look and
feel healthy. A person who has not been tested may not even know they
have the virus but they can still infect others through blood to blood
or sexual contact.
What does it mean to be HIV positive?
This means that a person was exposed and has contracted HIV (the virus
that causes AIDS). Being HIV positive does not mean that a person has
AIDS or will definitely develop AIDS in the near future. Some people may
remain in good health for many years before showing signs or symptoms.
But a person with HIV can infect others.
Help is close by.
Support is always available to anyone who undergoes the testing. Talk
to the Public Health Center HIV counselor for various resources available
while you wait for your testing results.
Resources
Utah AIDS Foundation
1408 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City
Phone: 801-487-2323
Info: 801-487-2100
Hotline: 1-800-FON-AIDS (toll free)
The AIDS Clearinghouse
Info: 1-800-458-5231
People with AIDS Coalition of Utah
1390 South 1100 East #107
Salt Lake City
Info: 801-484-2205
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