The Women's Early HIV Test is a campaign to get women,13 and older,
tested to know their status and take control of their health.
This test is FREE & CONFIDENTIAL and will be offered weekly at:

Christie's Place starting August 3rd, 2010.
Tuesday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Call and schedule your appointment today!

2440 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702-4186

 

The Early Test can detect HIV infection within a week after exposure!

After becoming HIV infected it typically takes up to 3 months to develop a
positive antibody test result and in rare cases it may take longer. During this
“window period” when the HIV antibody test is negative, a different type of
test – a type of ‘viral load’ test – can detect the presence of HIV.

*This type of test is not typically offered at HIV testing sites and health
insurance does not usually cover viral load tests for HIV screening.

Advantages of Knowing your HIV Status Sooner:

• Getting your results quicker will help decrease the anxiety you feel while
  waiting for test results.

• Knowing your status sooner can help you make more responsible
  decisions to protect you and your partners.

• There are treatment advantages for those who are identified soon after
  infection.  You may qualify for one of our many cutting-edge research studies. 

• If you wish, we can notify at-risk partners.  If notified in time, they can
  potentially avoid HIV infection!

• Studies have proven that the earlier HIV is diagnosed, the better the
  long-term prognosis and quality of life.

 

For Early HIV Test Questions and Answers please download the PDF:
The Early Test FAQs.pdf

For more information, please visit:
www.theearlytest.ucsd.edu and www.avrctrials.org