HIV Rapid Testing Clinic
The University of Texas System recognizes Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as a serious public health threat and is committed to encouraging an informed and educated response to issues and questions concerning these infections (HOP 9.22). Information on the methods of transmission and prevention of HIV are available at Student Health Services. Confidential HIV testing is also available at Student Health Services. There is a fee for laboratory test. There is pre-test counseling and post-test counseling. Educational material is available for students to take and read.
HIV Rapid Testing is unavailable during the summer. Please check back for fall dates.
Simple Testing Procedure
Oral Fluid (CLIA-waived)
Patient-preferred. Ideal for outreach programs and paraprofessionals.
*Please note the test must be used in conjunction with CDC guidelines for HIV testing and the communication and confirmation of reactive test results. Please see step-by-step instructions or package insert for complete directions.
Step 1 - Collect Sample.
Step 2 - Insert the device into the buffer.
Step 3 - Read between 20 and 40 minutes.
Non-Reactive
Line in the C Zone
Preliminary Positive
Line in the C and T Zones
List of local testing facilities in San Antonio:
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
(210) 207-4238
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
(210) 225-4715
BEAT Aids
(210) 212-2266
Center for Health Care Services
(210)731-1300
Hope Action Care
(210) 224-7330
Other weblinks on HIV/AIDS:
www.aids.gov
www.unaids.org
