First, if you know you are HIV infected, you can be evaluated for treatment even before symptoms appear. Second, if you know you are infected, you can take all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of HIV to others. Common testing locations include health departments, hospitals, private doctors, family planning or sexually transmitted disease clinics, mobile sites, drug treatment facilities, and sites specifically dedicated to HIV testing. Instead, the person tested is given a unique identifier code. The person tested is the only one who is made aware of the test results.
Anonymous testing is available in many states.
Each comes with a unique identification number. You do not give your name. Kits can be purchased over the counter or by mail. Home tests are generally quite accurate. However, you would not have the benefit of in-person counseling.