Did you know…

YOU are at risk if you:

• had unprotected sex
• snorted cocaine or injected drugs - even once
• are a healthcare worker in contact with blood or blood products
• have a tattoo or piercing done with non-sterile needles
  (Hep C only)
• have received blood transfusions before 1992
  (Hep C only)

What to expect:

We understand that going through the process of testing for HIV and hepatitis can be stressful and cause some anxiety. We are here to help! NAN provides a safe and confidential setting for you to get all of your questions answered. The testing and counseling session takes about 25 minutes. It will begin by you sharing some background information with one of our certified professional HIV and hepatitis prevention counselors. You are not required to provide your name or other specific identification information.

Your counselor will conduct a HIV and hepatitis risk assessment, so that you may identify and evaluate your risks to possible exposure. After this, the actual test will be administered. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, NAN offers the Rapid HIV test, which consists of a finger stick to draw a very small amount of blood. Results from this test are available after 20 minutes. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (by appointment only) we offer an oral swab test. All of NAN’s testing and counseling services are completely free and available to the public

Nantucket AIDS Network

Free services include:

• HIV testing: Rapid testing (finger stick) and Orasure (oral swab)
• Hepatitis A, B and C antibody blood testing (for individuals at specific risk)
• Syphilis antibody blood testing (for individuals at specific risk)
• Referrals for follow-up care and testing
• Risk assessments and reduction stratagies
• Vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B (see criteria below)