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HIV Test Results in 20 Minutes or Less

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Thursday, December 23, 2010   

DES MOINES, Iowa - HIV testing used to take a long time to process, and people would have to wait days for results, but now there is "Rapid HIV testing," which produced results in just minutes. Planned Parenthood of the Heartland will begin offering the testing option Jan. 1 at all 23 health centers.

Kathy Bumgardner, who manages Newton-Knoxville Planned Parenthood, says being able to find out about an HIV infection more quickly is important.

"One in four people who are infected with HIV don't know their status. To get tested early helps you to prevent the spread of HIV, and if you come into Planned Parenthood, then you can get the Rapid HIV testing. It takes away that worry of having to wait around for your results."

She says the test requires just drop of blood from a fingertip, and results can be read in under 20 minutes. And who should be tested?

"Anybody who is worried about their HIV status, if they have had unprotected sex, or if they are intravenous drug users, or have had any combination of those, it's very important to be tested."

Bumgardner says those who test positive can then make choices that will keep them healthy longer, and learn how to keep from exposing others to the virus.

To find the closest Planned Parenthood health center for a confidential appointment, call 877-811-PLAN.




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