Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center’s Testing Clinic
Eligibility
All are welcome who may have been at risk for HIV! (Please see below)
Have I Been At Risk for HIV?
HIV is transmitted only from an HIV positive person in five bodily fluids: blood, semen, pre-ejaculate, vaginal fluid, and breast milk. HIV risk behaviors are any behaviors that may transmit any of the five above fluids from an HIV positive person into the blood stream of an HIV negative person, including unprotected sex and blood to blood contact (i.e. sharing needles).
Please keep in mind the “Window Period” of the test: it may take 3-6 months for antibodies to show up on a HIV antibody test. This test may not reflect something that happened very recently.
Schedule (by appointments)
Wednesdays 4 pm–7 pm (with the last appointment at 7PM)
Fridays 1 pm–5 pm (with the last appointment at 5pm)
How to Make an Appointment
Call (415) 292-3400 or email hivtesting@apiwellness.org. Appointments are on the hour, such as 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, etc. Please schedule an appointment at least one day in advance. Same day appointments may be made based on availability.
Process
The session includes going over a brief survey, consent, sample collection, a risk assessment session while waiting for the test to run, and result disclosure.
We currently offer the oral swab method of sample collection for rapid tests. Unfortunately, we are no longer offering the finger prick option of sample collection.
Time
Most sessions take about 40–60 minutes. Please allot one hour for the appointment.
Please be on time for your appointment. We do hold a late policy of 15 minutes, and ask that clients reschedule for the next available time slot if they arrive late.
Free
HIV testing services are free. Donations are welcome.
Location
730 Polk St (corner of Polk & Ellis) on the Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
Area consists of metered street parking. Parking is free after 6pm
Anonymous or Confidential
Clients have the choice to test anonymously versus confidentially.
Anonymous testing requires no identifying information of the client (no name or signature). Anonymous clients receive their results verbally.
Language Capabilities
When making your appointment, please indicate if testing is needed in a particular language. Currently, available languages are English, Mandarin, Spanish, Chamorro, and Tagalog.
What If I Test Positive?
All of our HIV test counselors are highly trained, certified, and experienced to support our clients.
A&PI Wellness Center also houses a Care department for HIV+ clients with a clinic, case management, prevention case management, support groups, mental health, and many other comprehensive services. All clients that test positive (regardless of demographics) are linked internally to our Care services.
Other Testing Services
For more information about Hepatitis B (HBV) screenings and Hepatitis C (HCV) testing please go to http://apiwellness.org/hepatitis.html. A&PI Wellness Center currently does not have STD testing.
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For More Information
CDC HIV Factsheets
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/factsheets/index.htm
SF HIV
http://www.sfhiv.org/ |
