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Rapid Testing 101
Get free, anonymous and confidential HIV testing
Our testing sites are LGBT and IDU (what’s this?) friendly. Walk-ins are welcome during the Prevention Center hours or you can schedule an appointment.
- Test method: We use the OraQuick Advance rapid test. It can be done with an oral swab or a finger prick.
- Result time: Test results come back in 20 minutes
- Rapid tests can have 1 of 3 results:
- Non-reactive: no presence of HIV antibodies
- Reactive: HIV antibodies were discovered in your system
- Invalid: the test was faulty and a new test will be given
- Rapid testing is a screening device and cannot diagnose someone as HIV positive.
- If you receive a reactive result, a confirmatory test will be done to detect the HIV virus
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Testing Locations
AIDS Care Ocean State partners with additional sites to make HIV testing easy, convenient and accessible.
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Free Safe Sex Kits
AIDS Care Ocean State provides FREE safe sex kits to the public.
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GIVING
Help Support ACOS
We rely on your support to provide our services to over 500 individuals and families who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.