National HIV Testing Day Is June 27

National HIV Testing Day Is June 27

National HIV Testing Day Is June 27

USA.gov sent this bulletin at 06/23/2013 05:04 PM EDT

National HIV Testing Day (June 27) serves as a reminder of the importance of HIV testing.

Use these resources to answer your questions about HIV testing:

• HIV Testing Locations - Enter your ZIP code to find a testing location near you, including those that offer free HIV tests.


• Types of HIV Tests - Different HIV tests are used in different situations, but the antibody test is the most common.


• Privacy Issues - Learn about privacy aspects of HIV testing and the difference between "confidential testing" and "anonymous testing."


• Test Result Accuracy - Read about the accuracy of test results and find out what steps to take after getting a positive or negative result.

Visit AIDS.gov for more information about HIV/AIDS