This way, only you will know your results. Anonymous testing is available in many states. Anonymous testing shouldn't be confused with confidential HIV testing. The term confidential means that you use your name which allows your doctor, and others in your doctor's office, to know your test results. This information becomes part of your medical record which is private.
Confidential testing is available in all states.
There are several different types of HIV tests. The following are descriptions of types of tests currently available. However, each of these tests is not available at all test sites. Be sure to ask what type of test you'll be having. When your body is exposed to a virus, like HIV, your immune system attacks it and makes antibodies to that specific virus.