The Delaware General Health District is now offering free Anonymous and Confidential rapid HIV testing to Delaware County residents thanks to the continued support of The Delaware AIDS Task Force. With this new form of testing, clients are able to get their results the same day. Out of (Delaware) county residents will be charged a $10 fee. Testing is offered at the health department clinic located at 3 W. Winter St, Delaware, Ohio. Testing times are as follows: every Thursday from 7:30-9 AM , 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2-4 PM and the last Tuesday of the month from 2-6 PM. For more information call 740-203-2040.

HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus is the virus responsible for the disease called AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The virus is transmitted from person to person through blood that is infected with the HIV virus. Currently, there is no cure. For people with the virus, there are a number of medications to slow the progression of the disease.

HIV testing is important because it leads to early diagnosis and treatment which can delay progression of the disease. At the Health District anonymous and confidential HIV testing are offered. Anonymous testing means no name is required at any point in the process. The nurse tells you the results, but no written results are given to you. With confidential testing, you may have a written copy of your results. This means that your name is on the results. Counseling regarding risk factors and prevention is given both prior to testing and when test results are provided. Immediate referrals are offered should a test come back positive. The Health District uses the OraQuick Advance® oral swab test. No needles and no blood! Same day results.

Delaware General Health District

Free for Delaware County residents
$10.00 fee for out of County residents

For more information call (740) 203-2040