Assuming that you want to avoid awkward questions from your family doctor, where do you go for regular testing? Also what are the apps that you use to see (& show) the results?
I've used the county health department.
My last blood draw at my doctor included HIV screening just by default. No questions at all.
My last blood draw at my doctor included HIV screening just by default. No questions at all.
DOGWATER wrote:
I've used the county health department.
My last blood draw at my doctor included HIV screening just by default. No questions at all.
We've had the same family doctor for a while. I know Sin would be freaked out by going in and asking for a complete STI screen monthly, weekly, etc.
I have been supporting the Utah AIDS Foundation by getting my testing done at the Salt Lake center and making an additional donation when I do. And it’s possible to be anonymous as well
Ulta labs can draw blood and test. They cannot interpret, that requires a medical person. If meds or anything needed, medical person with script abilities.
We've had pretty good success with stdcheck.com. You never see a doc. If you were to test positive for anything they offer a telehealth conference with a prescribing doctor - luckily I haven't needed that service so I can't speak to the quality of care they provide in that case but they seem to have the testing thing down pretty well. They order the tests, you go to a LabCorp or equivalent and you get the results electronically in a few days. I like that they offer tests for HSV 1 and 2 that my family doctor doesn't. They also offer an RNA HIV test which gives definitive results about two weeks after exposure. That test costs extra but the results are more conclusive and available much quicker than the standard test. They also give you a report that you can download, print, and easily show to partners if you choose. Additionally, their prices seem very reasonable.
Thanks everyone. We want to do this right, be safe and maintain our privacy.