Anonymous HIV Testing

Pacific Pride Foundation operates several HIV test sites throughout Santa Barbara County. The tests (oral or blood specimen) are free of charge and anonymous. Our HIV Testing Counselors are state certified, and provide risk assessments, harm reduction and a safe, non-judgmental environment for all community members.

Se habla Español. Spanish-speaking counselors are available.

HIV Testing FAQs

• How long does it take?
  The entire testing time normally takes between 15 - 30 minutes.
   
• How much does it cost?
  FREE! Testing is always free, though donations are always welcome.
  
• How long will it take to get my results?
  Results for blood specimen tests take 1 week.
  Results for OraSure Testing ®  take up to 2 weeks. Results for Rapid Testing take up to 20 minutes.
   
• Can I bring my partner in with me when I test?
  Your partner/friend/relative may accompany you to the clinic, but no one else may be in the room with you and the HIV test counselor during your assessment and result disclosure.
   
• Does my parent or guardian have to come with me if I'm not 18 years old?
  NO. California law allows anyone above the age of 12 to test for HIV anonymously.
   
• Will my name be used or reported if I come back positive?
  All our testing is anonymous (no names used). A number is given to each person. If your test comes back positive for HIV antibodies, a confirmatory test is offered. In the event that your result comes back preliminarily positive we will transition you to a confidential test which will involve a blood draw and submit this specimen for confirmatory testing with confidential name inclusion.