HIV Testing and Counseling

HIV testing is individually scheduled and is by appointment only.  This program is for high-risk individuals regardless of age. Testing is not provided for travel visa or insurance purposes.  This service provides free confidential or anonymous blood testing, counseling, and referrals.  Rapid Oral Swab and blood draw testing available.

Contact:
Health Department Nursing

304-234-3682

CDC Information on HIV

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/

Purpose

To provide confidential Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) counseling and testing services for high risk population groups.

Eligibility

HIV counseling and testing is available to all Very High Risk and High Risk individuals:

An individual at Very High Risk for HIV infection is someone who (within the past six months) has one or more of the following:

  • Had unprotected sex with a person who is living with HIV
  • Had unprotected sex in exchange for money or drugs
  • Had multiple (greater than 5) or anonymous unprotected sex or needle-sharing partners
  • Been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease

An individual at High Risk for HIV infection has one or more of the following:

  • Had unprotected sex
  • Shared injecting equipment in a high-prevalence setting*
  • Had sex with a person who is living with HIV

* A high-prevalence setting is a geographic location or community with an HIV seroprevalence greater than or equal to one percent.