Can HIV testing be done anonymously?
There are many options for anonymous HIV testing. Anonymous testing is available from many healthcare providers including community based organizations. In addition, home testing allows people to collect their own blood samples at home and mail them to a laboratory for testing. However, most states require “name reporting” of HIV infection with all states mandated by statutes to report the names of individuals diagnosed with AIDS (CD4 cell count below 200). This reporting is for statistics and tracking only. Your name and identity remain confidential and protected by the state health department and the CDC. It is important for you to tell all former sex partners about your diagnosis so they can be tested. Most health departments will notify your contacts for you, allowing you to remain anonymous.
