HIV Testing

Free confidential HIV testing using the OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Test is offered at Friends For Life, 43 N. Cleveland.

More than 99% percent accurate , the FDA approved OraQuick test take only minutes to complete. No blood or needles are required! Results are given 20 minutes after the test sample is taken.

OraQuick uses the oral fluid, oral mucosal tansudate(OMT) which is collected from the upper and lower gums.

To find out more about the OraSure test, call our office at (901) 272-0855. You can also visit the OraSure website at http://www.orasure.com.

Click here to find out more about the importance of being tested!

Days and Hours of Testing

At the main office (43 North Cleveland): Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m and 12:00 p.m and from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Results are provided 20 minutes after the is taken.

Other FREE HIV Testing Locations

Memphis Regional Planned Parenthood - 1407 Union Avenue - (901) 725-1717

Community HIV Network – 1407 Union Avenue – (901) 287-4750

New Directions Inc. - 4466 Elvis Presley Boulevard, #310 - (901) 346-5497

HIV Testing Resources

AIDS 101: HIV Testing Guide
Anonymous vs. Confidential HIV Testing Guide
Black AIDS Institute Fact Sheet

HIV Hotlines

• Local AIDS Hotline - (901) 333-8239
• National AIDS Hotline - 1-800-342-2437 (Espanol - 1-800-344-7432)

While HIV tests are free to persons being tested, Friends For Life must pay $25.00 for each test.

Please consider helping Friends For Life pay for HIV testing.

$50 provides two HIV tests ($25,each)