Welcome to the

hiv/aids Page

Welcome to our HIV/AIDS services web site. It contains brief descriptions of our services and links to a variety of care and prevention services. Please contact any of our staff if you have any questions or concerns.

Program Goal:

The purpose of the HIV/AIDS Program is to assure comprehensive, high-quality HIV/AIDS services in Kitsap County with a focus on prevention and care.

rapid hiv test - oraquick©
The rapid HIV test is a fingerstick test. The results are available in about 30 minutes. Like the traditional HIV tests, it detects antibodies to the virus, not the virus itself. Antibodies are the body's reaction to the virus. Because it can take up to three months for the antibodies to develop, test results tell whether or not the person was infected three months ago. A person with risk behaviors in the last three months will need to repeat the test three months later.

The rapid test has a high level of accuracy. People with a negative result will be provided with education and supplies to protect them in the future. People with a reactive result will be given a confirmatory test and a follow-up appointment to obtain confirmatory results. People with reactive tests need to take precautions to avoid transmitting the virus to others until they know for sure whether or not they are infected.

The rapid test is done by appointment. Call (360) 337-5235
and ask for an appointment for a Rapid HIV Test.