The Tuberculin Skin Test:
This simple skin test (called the Mantoux TB skin test) can show whether you have any tuberculosis (TB) germs in your body. After receiving the intitial test, you must return in two or three days to have the results read. Highest at risk for tuberculosis are:
• Migrant workers
• Those using homeless shelters
• I.V. drug users who share needles
The cost for the Mantoux TB skin test is just $8 and requires no appointment. If you need a TB test come to our Wellness Clinic located at the Vale Terrace Location
HIV Testing and Treatment FAQ's:
Should I be tested? Evidence suggests that HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has been in the United States at least since 1978. The following are known risk factors for HIV infection. If you answer
yes to any of these questions, you should definitely seek counseling and testing.
• Have you injected drugs or steroids or shared equipment (such as needles, syringes, cotton, water) with others?
• Have you had unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with men who have sex with men, multiple partners, or anonymous partners?
• Have you exchanged sex for drugs or money?
• Have you been diagnosed with or treated for hepatitis, tuberculosis (TB), or a sexually transmitted disease (STD), like syphilis?
• Have you received a blood transfusion or clotting factor between 1978 and 1985?
• Have you had unprotected sex with someone who could answer yes to any of the above questions?
• Are you attempting, planning or currently pregnant?
How often should I be tested?
The tests commonly used to detect HIV infection actually look for antibodies produced by your body to fight HIV. Most people will develop detectable antibodies within
3 months after infection, the average being 20 days. In rare cases, it can take
6-12 months. During the time between exposure and the test, it is important to avoid any behavior that might result in exposure to blood, semen, or vaginal secretions.
