If the test result is negative, the consent form is given back to the student. If the test is positive, the name is reported to the state health department as required by North Carolina law. This information is NOT stored in the student's medical record, and NO medical record is kept, regardless of the test result. There are two kinds of HIV tests available at the Center for Healthy Student Behaviors. A small sample of blood is taken from the inside of your arm to test for HIV antibodies.
Results are available in two weeks .
This test is FREE . A sample of fluid is taken from between your cheek and gum to test for HIV antibodies. Results from the OraSure test are available in 2-5 working days . You need to wait at least three months from the time of your last risk for HIV infection in order to get an accurate HIV test. Some people need to wait six months.