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Sexual Health Services | STD Testing | HIV
Testing | Pregnancy Testing
HIV Testing Resources for
MIT Students
Should I get tested?
There are lots of reasons that people get tested for HIV.
Maybe you're sexually active and have engaged in behaviors
that put you are risk of HIV infection. Maybe you're starting
a new relationship and have decided to get tested together.
Whatever the case, here are some of the reasons why you
should consider getting tested for HIV.
If you:
- had sexual intercourse (vaginal, oral, or anal) without
a condom
- learned that a partner was not monogamous
- have been sexually assaulted
- had a condom break
- shared needles or syringes to inject drugs (including
steroids) or for body piercing, tattooing, or any other
reason
- had multiple sexual partners
- found out that a partner has shared needles
- learned that a past or current partner is HIV-positive
- discovered that a partner has been exposed to HIV
- had a recent diagnosis of another sexually transmitted
disease (STD)
- are pregnant
Testing: Anonymous vs. Confidential
Anonymous Testing
Anonymous testing uses code numbers or names to identify
your test. Your name is never used. You use the code
to get your results. You are the only person who knows
your results. With anonymous testing, you get to decide
who to tell and when. Many people who choose anonymous
testing line up support for themselves before they go
to get their results.
Confidential Testing
With confidential testing, your name is used. Therefore,
your name and other identifying information is attached
to your test results, but kept private. However, health
care providers, your insurance company, and, in some
states, the health department will have access to your
test results. When care providers know your name, they
can follow-up with you and see how you are doing.
MIT Medical offers confidential (not anonymous) testing.
MIT Testing Resources
MIT Medical Department
Make an appointment with a physician or nurse practitioner
for confidential testing.
Telephone: 617-253-4481
Fee: free for all registered students
Return of test results: approximately 4 days
The Center for Health Promotion & Wellness, MIT Medical
Department
Telephone: 617-253-1316
Provides HIV and STD testing and prevention information.
Free for all MIT community members.
Off-Campus Testing Resources
AIDS Action
Committee of Massachusetts
Telephone: 617-437-6200 or 800-235-2331
Provides testing and prevention information.
The following sites have anonymous HIV testing and pre-test
and post-test counseling.
Fenway
Community Health Center
Telephone: 617-267-0159
Hours (walk-in): Wednesdays 4:30-6pm
Fee: none
Return of test results: 10 to 12 days
Location: 7 Haviland Street, Boston
Take #1 bus to Green Line to Hynes Convention Center stop.
Massachusetts
General Hospital STD/GID Unit
Telephone: 617-726-2748
Hours (walk-in):
Mon-Fri 8:30-11am
Mon, Wed 1-3pm; Mon evenings (appointment only)
Fee: none, donation suggested
Return of test results: 2 weeks
Location: MGH, 8th floor Founders House Bldg, Boston
Take red line to Charles T stop.
Beth
Israel Deaconess Hospital
Telephone: 617-632-7706
Hours (Appt. only): Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Fee: $25 in cash
Return of test results: 2 weeks
Location: 110 Francis Street, Suite G, Boston
Take green line D train to Longwood T stop.
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