STI-HIV Testing
See below for testing resources on and off campus. Some of the hours for the clinics below may have changed due to the pandemic, please call the resource you wish to use to verify their hours/information.
HIV and STI Testing Terminology
HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
STI: Sexually Transmitted Infection – HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, or other infections.
Confidential: Testing in which personal information is collected but is kept confidential. Testing could be noted in a person’s medical record (nobody shares your status or any medical information without your consent).
Anonymous: Testing in which no personal information is collected. Participants receive a number with which to collect their results (nobody knows who you are).
OraSure: HIV test done by oral cotton swab and sent to a lab to be processed. Results are available in 1 – 2 weeks.
OraQuick: Rapid HIV test done by oral cotton swab or through a small blood sample. Results are available in 1 hour.
PEP: short for “post-exposure prophylaxis.” This is a medication that is used by HIV-negative people after coming into contact with HIV to reduce their risk of HIV infection. PEP must be started within 72 hours after HIV exposure.
PrEP: short for “pre-exposure prophylaxis.” This is a medication that is used by HIV-negative people before coming into contact with HIV to reduce their risk of HIV infection. PrEP is an oral pill that is taken once a day, and must be taken for at least 7 days to reach optimal levels of protection against HIV.
HIV and STI Testing Terminology
HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
STI: Sexually Transmitted Infection – HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, or other infections.
Confidential: Testing in which personal information is collected but is kept confidential. Testing could be noted in a person’s medical record (nobody shares your status or any medical information without your consent).
Anonymous: Testing in which no personal information is collected. Participants receive a number with which to collect their results (nobody knows who you are).
OraSure: HIV test done by oral cotton swab and sent to a lab to be processed. Results are available in 1 – 2 weeks.
OraQuick: Rapid HIV test done by oral cotton swab or through a small blood sample. Results are available in 1 hour.
PEP: short for “post-exposure prophylaxis.” This is a medication that is used by HIV-negative people after coming into contact with HIV to reduce their risk of HIV infection. PEP must be started within 72 hours after HIV exposure.
PrEP: short for “pre-exposure prophylaxis.” This is a medication that is used by HIV-negative people before coming into contact with HIV to reduce their risk of HIV infection. PrEP is an oral pill that is taken once a day, and must be taken for at least 7 days to reach optimal levels of protection against HIV.