If you do choose to have sex, you can reduce your risk of becoming infected with HIV or other STDs by using a latex condom whenever you have vaginal, oral or anal sex. Oil-based lubricants such as Vaseline, baby oil or hand lotion can dissolve latex condoms and make them ineffective. Testing People seek HIV testing for a variety of different reasons. You should seek testing if you believe you have been exposed to HIV or are concerned about your current status. Evidence shows that detection and treatment during the early phases of HIV infection may prolong life expectancy and can enhance the quality of life.
Testing can be confidential or anonymous .
Positive test results are recorded in your medical chart. In New Jersey, the testing site is also required by law to report positive results to the State Department of Health, but it is illegal for the state to disclose this information to any other person or agency without your consent. Negative test results will not be reported or recorded in your medical chart at McCosh Health Center. Your blood sample will be assigned a random number and you will use this number to get the results of your test, so testing is guaranteed to be anonymous. Anonymous testing is currently not available at McCosh Health Center - only confidential testing can be offered.