Rapid Point-of-Care HIV Testing

The Rapid Point-of-Care Test is an extremely fast and reliable test that screens for HIV antibodies in the blood. Within 60 seconds, clinicians can determine from a finger-prick blood sample whether you are HIV reactive or not. The test is much faster than traditional HIV tests, which take approximately two weeks.

The Rapid Point-of-Care HIV Test is as accurate as current lab-based testing in Ontario and takes about 20 minutes including pre-test counseling, administration of the test itself, and post-test counseling. In the case of an HIV-reactive result, a confirmatory test will be performed to confirm an HIV-positive diagnosis.

Anonymous Rapid Point of Care Testing is now available in the Durham Region by appointment or by drop in at these three clinics:

Pickering Clinic - Unit 38 Lower Level, Pickering Town Centre (near Food Court) Tuesdays from 2 – 4PM   Phone: 905-420-8781 or 1-800-314-8533

Port Perry Clinic - 181 Perry Street Suite 200 on Wednesdays from 2 – 4PM   Phone: 905-985-4891 or 1-866-845-1868

Oshawa Clinic – Suite 180, Upper Level, Office Galleria (north end of mall) on Thursdays from 2 – 4PM   Phone: 905-433-8901 or 1-800-314-8533

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Durham Regional HIV/AIDS Conference 2007: Engaging Communities

Here's a list of speaker's presentations from the Durham Regional HIV/AIDS Conference. If you'd like to get any of these files, please email us at admin.support@aidsdurham.com

Fact Sheet on Criminal Law and HIV

HIV and Criminal Law

Central East Hep C Strategy

Engaging Youth - HIV in Nairobi, Kenya

HIV Testing in Ontario

Ontario Aboriginal HIV AIDS Strategy

Positive Spaces, Healthy Places

Public Health, HIV and Criminal Law

RPOC, Anonymous Testing in Durham Region

The Future of AIDS in Canada

Women and HIV

Humanitas, Costa Rica

COMUSIDA, Vallarta

Engaging Youth - Fran Walsh

HIV 101

HIV & Disclosure