HIV Testing

Once HIV enters the body, the body starts to produce antibodies—substances the immune system creates after infection. Most HIV tests look for these antibodies rather than the virus itself. There are many different kinds of HIV tests, including rapid tests and home test kits. All HIV tests approved by the US government are very good at finding HIV.

The Center for Disease Control HIV testing recommendations include routine screening in all health-care settings for all patients aged 13-64 years and annual test for at-risk patients.

Finding a Testing Site

All of the Maine Family Planning Centers offer confidential HIV testing. Some sites offer Oraquick HIV Rapid Testing. Oraquick Rapid HIV Testing is a simple oral sample test that allows you to learn your HIV status during your medical visit.

Contact one of the Family Planning Centers in Maine at 1-877-326-2345 or visit our health center location page.