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Experts estimate that nearly one-fourth of those infected with the HIV
virus are unaware they are positive. Many who do get tested, do not
return to get the results which can typically take up to two weeks. But
there is now a test which gives results in less than 30 minutes and
Matthew 25 offers this free, confidential HIV testing to everyone.
Tests can be performed at our clinics in
Henderson, Owensboro and Bowling
Green, Kentucky as well as our office in Evansville,
Indiana. In
addition, tests are given at area bars and homeless shelters.
One of the most effective and easiest tests now given is the Rapid Oral
HIV Test. An absorbent pad is swabbed around the upper and lower gums
and then put in a vial containing a special solution. Within 20
minutes, the swab will indicate if HIV antibodies are present.
Please don’t let fear, a lack of transportation, or a dislike for
needles keep you from finding out if you are HIV positive. Those
administering the Rapid Oral HIV test are CDC certified and can
determine with 99.3% accuracy if you have the virus in your body. They
are also trained to offer confidential counseling as well as advice on
how to proceed if your test is positive.
Please call 270-826-0200 to set up a time for your free and confidential
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