Rapid HIV tests provide results in 20 minutes. Each test requires a drop of blood collected from a small finger prick. When a test is positive, we perform an additional rapid test to confirm the result. All individuals receive counseling before and after the test to ensure they understand the meaning of the results and so they can discuss any risk factors, concerns, and medical care options.
(Commonly called Hep C or HCV)
HCV is an infection that passes from person-to-person through contact with HCV positive blood. You should get tested for Hep C if you:
Rapid HCV testing produces results within 20 minutes. Similar to a rapid HIV test, a single drop of blood is required. A positive result must be confirmed by additional laboratory tests.
Syphilis is on the rise in Virginia and around the nation. Rapid syphilis testing requires a finger stick and test results are available in 10 minutes.
Please note: If you’ve ever been diagnosed with syphilis in the past, the rapid syphilis test CANNOT be used because it is not able to distinguish between a new or old infection.
Chlamydia is a common bacterial infection that you can get from sexual contact.
Many who have chlamydia don’t develop symptoms, but they can still infect others through sexual contact. Symptoms may include genital pain and discharge from the vagina or penis.
Results from this test typically take 3-5 business days.
Gonorrhea is a common bacterial infection that you can get from sexual contact.
It typically develops in the urethra (where you pee), rectum (anus) or throat.
Symptoms include painful urination and abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina. Men may experience testicular pain and women may experience pain in the lower belly. In some cases, gonorrhea has no symptoms.
Results from this test typically take 3-5 business days.
No appointment needed. Last test begins 30 minutes before closing. Testing is at Court One, Monticello, and Hampton offices (not Granby Street office).
*Please note that on the last Monday of every month there is no testing from 11am – 3:00pm due to an all staff meeting. Testing will resume from 3pm – 5pm.
**Please note that there is no testing on the 4th Thursday of each month from 8:30am – 1pm due to HIV/STD trainings. Testing will resume at 1pm and run until 8pm (see below for locations). (Exception: 2/27 testing will take place all-day from 8:30AM – 5:00PM)
Two locations:
Enter at 247 W. 25th Street (Court One office)
1001 Monticello Ave., Suite 100 (door on Fort Tar Lane)
Monday: 8:30am–5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am–8pm*
*(after 5pm, HIV/STD testing is at Court One office only)
Wednesday: 8:30am– 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am–8pm*
*(after 5pm, HIV/STD testing is at Fort Tar/Monticello office only)
Friday: 8:30am–5pm
NEW: Saturday Specialty Hours (clinic services by appointment and walk-in STD/HIV testing)
8:30AM – 12:30PM
Saturday, February 22
Saturday, March 21
Saturday, April 18
RAPID: HIV, Hep C
STI/STD: Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
For services, call (757) 640-0929.
*Walk-in testing services are not currently available at this location
Stop by for free, confidential testing! Most testing is completed within 20 minutes, but please plan on your entire visit taking 45 minutes (occasionally there’s a wait).