Aids testing at Health Dept what is 2 be expected - are other things tested 4 as well?

Is it a blood test or swab..i wasnt given much info when i attempted speaking with them over the phone and was hoping to get more insight on what to expect. Thanks!

They more than likely will take a blood sample since this is cheaper to do and the Health Department often provides free or low-cost care. However, you may get lucky and have an oral swab taken from inside your cheek. Both methods are effective. The blood draw will only cause a little pinch of pain and then it is over.
They probably will not test for anything else unless you request it. I would request full STD testing if you are concerned about having HIV just to make sure everything else is okay.

We do blood draws at our clinic. The medical director feels it more accurate and if there is a preliminary positive, there is still enough blood to send out to our lab.

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