An HIV test can be performed to test for antibodies that are produced as a result of exposure to the virus. This is your best defense against further infection to other individuals and ensuring you receive treatment immediately.
Non-nominal testing can be performed at any clinic on Prince Edward Island (appointments may be required), your family doctor or outpatients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
It is important to note that this testing is not 100% confidential. Anonymous testing is available in Moncton, New Brunswick at the Moncton Sexual Health Centre. You can call 506-869-6907.
AIDS PEI will also assist you in making arrangements for an anonymous HIV or STI test in Moncton. Just call our offices and we will call the centre to make arrangements.
Unfortunately, anonymous testing is not available on PEI. You can still get tested through a process called non-nominal testing. Visit your family doctor to get an HIV or STI test. They can test for syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, herpes and HPV.
You can also get tested at any walk-in clinic. Click here for clinic locations and times.
If you need to have an anonymous test, the sexual health clinic in Moncton can help. Just call ahead. The centre can be reached by calling 506-856-3310. You do not need to give your real name or tell them you are from PEI. It is completely up to you.
AIDS PEI can help you make arrangements to get a test in Moncton if you are visiting in the near future.
Moncton sexual health clinic: (external link: http://www.canpages.ca/page/NB/moncton/sexual-health-centre/4007037.html)
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