Standard testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is performed through serologic testing, which requires a small sample of blood to be drawn and sent to a lab for analysis. All labs in Canada use fourth-generation HIV tests, which can both detect the presence of HIV antibodies in your blood (your body’s reaction to the virus) and the virus itself. It can take from one to two weeks to receive test results.
艾滋病毒感染与艾滋病毒测试的时间之间的时间段将被称为“窗口周期”。它的长度根据个人和进行的HIV测试类型而变化，但通常从4-6周到3个月。在任何类型的HIV测试中，如果在该时间范围内执行初始测试，建议在潜在暴露后3个月再次进行测试，以获得确定的结果。
在卑诗省，所有HIV阳性测试结果必须报告给当地公共卫生当局。但是，您可以要求仅报告您的名字，姓名姓名和出生日期（非社定人数），而不是全名（名义）。
STI测试（包括艾滋病毒）使用别名（一个编写名称）或仅在Victoria Health UnitSTI诊所。未收集可追溯的联系信息。有关更多信息，请访问网站or phone 250-388-2200 to book an appointment.
这re are a number of HIV and STI testing clinics where you can have an HIV test either by appointment or by drop-in. Consult theSmartSexresource诊所查找器在您附近找到诊所的位置。
getcheckedonlineis an internet-based service that offers confidential testing for sexually-transmitted and blood borne infections without needing to visit a doctor. GetCheckedOnline is available in partnership with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC).
快速的HIV测试，也称为治疗点（POC）HIV测试，需要通过手指刺吸收几滴人的血液。在客户等待时，对血液进行了现场测试，目的是在现场存在HIV抗体。那些筛选负面的人将在几分钟之内取得成果；必须通过发送给省实验室的抽血来确认反应性结果。从搜索选项到SmartSexResource Clinic Finder选择“ HIV测试（护理点）”，以找到您最近的POC测试位置。
HIV testing is routinely offered at select hospitals within Island Health Authority.
Check with yourlocal public health unit找出是否可用HIV测试。
这B.C. HIV Testing Guidelinesrecommend that health care providers know the HIV status of all patients under their care. An HIV test should be offered:
routinely, every five years, to all patients aged 18-70 years
艾滋病毒测试的积极结果会感到可怕和压倒性。但是，通过适当的治疗，艾滋病毒现在被认为是一种可控制的慢性疾病，艾滋病毒感染者可以长寿，健康和充实的生活。了解艾滋病毒和可用的治疗选择将有助于减少诊断带来的焦虑。
After your diagnosis, you will be contacted by a Communicable Disease Nurse, who will make sure that you start working closely with a health care provider experienced in treating people with HIV and get appropriate support as soon as possible. The things they will discuss with you include:
了解您的诊断。
With appropriate treatment and care, HIV is considered a manageable chronic disease, like diabetes or heart disease. Nowadays, an individual living with HIV can expect to live a long and healthy life. HIV treatment also helps prevent passing on HIV to others.
In British Columbia, HIV/AIDS medications are provided at no cost to medically eligible patients through the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Drug Treatment Program.
有关治疗的更多信息，请参阅Your Guide to HIV Treatment
For more information on HIV, consult these CATIE fact sheets:
如果您新诊断出患有艾滋病毒，请参见：
有关其他信息，请致电HealthLinkBCat 8-1-1 and speak to a registered nurse anonymously anytime, every day of the year.
