HIV AND OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION
TESTING & COUNSELING
Appointments - Please phone 860-685-2470
Confidential testing for exposure to HIV is available
at the Health Center. Rapid HIV testing (fingerstick-$30) is available
as well as testing via blood or saliva ($27-45). Testing for
other sexually transmitted infections is available and confidential.
All testing is CONFIDENTIAL.
You can be tested for sexually transmitted infections by appointment
when the Health Center is open; call X2470 or visit the Health Center to
make an appointment. Testing is available by appointment Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
and Friday
9am-4pm. Please specify the
type of HIV test you would like when you call for an appointment.
HIV Testing
Our HIV COUNSELOR is available on Wednesdays from 11am - 2:30pm for
drop-in rapid HIV testing.
The HIV antibody test is best done 3-6 months after your most recent
potential risk exposure. Testing is confidential. The price for rapid
HIV testing is $30. The last day
for drop in HIV testing for the spring semester will be May 7.
Please plan accordingly.
Other Sexually Transmitted Infections -
The last day for sexual health testing for the
spring semester will be May 2 due to turn-around times for results.
Please plan accordingly.
- Herpes: blisters at time of outbreak can be cultured to
help confirm diagnosis, if necessary – $20 for culture;
approximately $150 for Herpes blood test.
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea (swab): a screening test for both,
as early as 1-2 weeks post exposure and infection – $22.50 per test
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea (urine/males only): a screening
test for both, as early as 1-2 weeks post exposure and infections -
$22.50 per test
- Syphilis: blood test most effective 4-6 weeks or more post
exposure – $12
- Trichomonas or other vaginal or cervical infections: smear
of secretions viewed under microscope while you wait. Time varies from
exposure to detectable symptoms – $5.00
- Pubic lice (crabs): visual examination – no charge
- Scabies: visual examination – no charge
- HPV (genital warts): usually diagnosed by visual examination of
external genitalia or speculum examination of cervix – no charge
Prices subject to change. Please check with the front
office for current pricing.
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