Once you have HIV, are you on the medication forever?
Yes. There are great one-pill daily regimens and research on some longer acting treatments such as injections or implants that may be available in a few years. If a person stops taking their HIV medication, the viral levels can rise again and this causes the person’s immune system to have to work and can cause […]
Can I get treatment during Drop-In HIV/STI Testing hours?
No. If your lab results indicate you require treatment, we’ll call you to schedule a follow up appointment either at one of our clinic locations or via virtual visit.
What’s the difference between Drop-In HIV/STI Testing Services and an HIV & STI Testing appointment?
During our Drop-in HIV/STI Testing hours, no appointment is needed to get tested for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia. Other STI tests require an “HIV & STI Testing” appointment. Unfortunately, we do not treat for STIs during our Drop-In HIV/STI hours. If you’re experiencing symptoms related to an STI and would like to […]
How long will I have to wait for my results?
Test results are uploaded into your Kind Clinic patient portal within 3-5 business days. If your test result is reactive, a Kind Clinic representative will call you to schedule a follow-up appointment for treatment.
What can I expect during my STI Testing appointment?
Kind Clinic will either obtain a urine sample, blood sample or swab from the genital area to test for STIs.
What should I do if I’m experiencing STI symptoms or have been exposed to an STI?
If you’re currently experiencing STI symptoms or know you’ve been exposed to an STI, you have two options: 1. Schedule an “HIV & STI Testing” appointment at one of our clinic locations, where our clinical staff can provide you testing & treatment at the same time. 2. Come in for Drop-in HIV/STI Testing and wait […]
What STIs are tested for?
Should I still take PEP if I think I was exposed to HIV longer than 72 hours ago?
Make an appointment with us as soon as you can to discuss your options. If our office is closed, please go to an emergency room to receive the necessary treatment.
Is PEP covered by insurance?
It might be covered by your insurance. Regardless, we will never turn a patient away.
If I took PEP, should I also take PrEP?
We recommend all patients who might be exposed to HIV take PrEP daily. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) reduces the risk of HIV transmission by 99% when taken daily.
