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Wesleyan’s Davison Health Center is
making rapid HIV testing available for students with a
number of testing options via appointment or drop-in basis.
The tests will be performed using a
drop of blood from a fingerstick specimen. The results will
be delivered approximately 20-30 minutes after obtaining the
specimen as part of the same visit. The cost of the test
is $30.
The rapid HIV test will be offered by appointment
with Davis
Smith, one of our physicians. Appointments with Dr. Smith
may be made for HIV testing only or as part of a full Sexual
Health Evaluation visit. All providers will continue to offer
oral swab or blood HIV tests via the state for $27 with the
results provided at a follow up visit 2 weeks after the
tests as well as blood HIV tests via Quest labs for $45 with
the results provided at a follow up visit 3 business days
after the test.
The Health Center is also offering the
rapid HIV test on Wednesdays from 11-2:30 on a drop-in
basis beginning Wednesday, October 10. Due
to the unanticipated demands of a drop-in clinic, students
should expect that wait times may be longer than 30 minutes.
A limit of eight students can be processed during the
drop-in clinic. Please check-in at the reception area the
day of service.
To schedule an appointment for an HIV
test, please call the Health Center at 860.685.2470. If
applicable, please specify that you wish to schedule a rapid
HIV test. If demand is heavy, the wait for these visits may
be prolonged.
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