HIV Testing

Testing Information
HIV testing is done by trained staff using the OraQuick Advance test. This means that the test is done orally, not by using blood or a needle. The actual test takes about 20 minutes with pre-counseling and post-counseling being a part of the procedure. The test is 99.9% accurate. The test does not check for any other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) but NDI staff can refer individuals to an STD clinic. HIV testing is free.

Testing Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Testing is conducted at our HIV/AIDS Outreach Office located at: 4466 Elvis Presley Blvd., Suite 310 - 901-346-5497. (Map)

We recommend calling our office prior to coming in order to make sure a testing counselor will be available.



Test Results
There are three possible results:

• Negative means no HIV antibodies were detected at this time. However in some cases HIV infection cannot be ruled out completely. Someone who has participated in risky behavior (such as sex without a condom or shared needles) within the past 3 months should be tested again in 3-6 months.
• Preliminary positive means there is a high probability that as person has HIV, but it will be necessary to have a confirmatory test to be sure. This confirmatory test takes several days to get the final results.
• Invalid means there was a problem with the testing equipment and another will have to be given.
  
  
  
  
  Our HIV/AIDS Outreach Office is located at:
  4466 Elvis Presley Blvd., Suite 310   (click here for map)
  Memphis,TN 38116
  901-346-5497