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HIV Testing and Counseling
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Students have two options for HIV testing and
counseling at Boynton Health Service:
Option 1: Confidential Peer HIV Test
Schedule a "Confidential Peer HIV Test" appointment with one of
Boyntonıs trained peer counselors. Test results are confidential and
will not appear on any medical record. For this type of HIV testing,
there is no out-of-pocket cost for most students. For detailed
coverage information, visit the
coverage page.
You may be inclined to choose this option if:
- you prefer to be seen by a peer;
- you prefer the HIV test NOT be processed by insurance; or
- you prefer the HIV test NOT be added to your medical record. |
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Option 2: Provider HIV Test
Schedule a "Provider HIV Test" appointment in Boynton's Primary Care
Clinic or Women's Clinic. Test results will be reported to insurance
and included in your Boynton Health Service medical record. For this
type of HIV testing, there is no out-of-pocket cost for most
students after the bill has been processed by their insurance
carrier. For detailed coverage information, visit the
coverage page.
You may be inclined to choose this option if:
- you prefer to be seen by a medical provider; and
- you are not concerned about the HIV test being processed by
insurance or appearing on your medical record.
To make an appointment for an HIV test, call (612) 625-3222. Please
specify which type of appointment you would prefer. |
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Other Confidential Testing Options |
If you are unable to get an appointment at Boynton Health Service or
need to be tested immediately, the Red Door Services is another
confidential testing option.
Red Door Services, part of the new Hennepin County Public Health
Clinic, offers confidential HIV testing and access to other sexual
health care. No appointments needed.
Hennepin County Health Services Building
525 Portland Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Corner of Portland Avenue and 6th Street
http://www.reddoorclinic.org/
For more information about other testing sites, call the AIDS Line
at 612-373-AIDS (2437). |
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How do I know if I
need to be tested?
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The following questions will help you assess how likely it is
that you were exposed to HIV. If you answer "yes" to any of
these questions, we recommend you make an appointment with a
Boynton Health Service provider for HIV and Sexually Transmitted
Infection (STI) testing. (Answering "yes" does not mean that you
have been infected with HIV virus.)
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- Have you had vaginal, anal or oral intercourse without
using a condom?
- Have you had vaginal, anal or oral intercourse without
using a condom with a person whose HIV status is unknown or
who is HIV positive?
- Have you had vaginal, anal or oral intercourse without
using a condom with a person from a high-risk country?
- Have you had vaginal, anal or oral intercourse without
using a condom with a person who would answer "yes" to any
of these questions?
- Have you ever had a sexually transmitted infection?
- Have you ever used a needle to inject street drugs or
steroids?
- Have you had occupational exposure to HIV (e.g.
needle-stick injuries)?
- Have you been sexually assaulted?
- Did you have a blood transfusion or receive
clotting-factor products between 1977 and 1985? (Blood was
not tested for HIV prior to 1985.)
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