University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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HIV Testing

Holiday Testing Site Hours:

The HIV Testing Site will be closed during Spring Break Those tested on the 13 and 14th of March can pick up their results on the 27 and 28th of March.

  • Dec. 13 & 14, 2007, 2:30 - 4:30 pm: We will be open for RESULTS ONLY during dead week.
  • Finals week: We will be closed! The test site will re-open January 17th, 2008.
  • Spring 2008 Test Site hours will remain the same: Thursdays & Fridays, 2:30 - 4:30 pm.
When to get tested: The best time to be tested for HIV Antibodies is three months after a risk exposure. After you get tested, results are available in one week and good for 30 days. If you do not pick-up your results within 30 days, you will need to get tested again. Questions? Contact Sheri Edwards, PERSUNL Coordinator/Graduate Assistant.
HIV Testing

Free/Anonymous and Confidential Walk-in HIV Antibody Testing using ORASURE (no needles)

UNL Campus

University Health Center, 15th and U Street, (402) 472-5000
  • Every Thursday and Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 164 (next to Pharmacy) of the UHC.
  • By Appointment: Confidential HIV Antibody Tests are available during Fall & Spring Semester Hours: 8 am - 6 pm, M-F and during the Summer: 8 am - 5 pm). Fee $18.00. A health care provider will refer you to schedule an appointment at the UHC Appointment Desk: 472-5000.

East Campus Union

Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) in Room 316 of the East Campus Union. This site will be open through November and will be closed over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Culture Center

Tuesdays 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 1:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Culture Center. This site will be open through November and will be closed over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Results

Results are available during test site hours the following week at the test site location used. The PERSUNL primary test site at the UHC recommends picking up results on the Friday of the following week due to occasional delays in obtaining results. Test results are provided in person only for up to 30 days after testing.

For other HIV testing sites in Lincoln and other areas state-wide, visit the Nebraska HIV Testing Web Site

Positive HIV antibody status is a reportable communicable infection in Nebraska. The County Dept. of Health / State Testing Sites are confidential and the person can choose to remain anonymous. Nebraska law prohibits discrimination against a person based on HIV testing &/or HIV antibody status. Individuals living with AIDS are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Links:

Hotlines:

  • NE AIDS Hotline 1-800-782-AIDS (24 hours) or nap@hotline.org
  • National AIDS Hotline 1-800-342-AIDS (24 hours)
  • National Hispanic AIDS Hotline (SIDA) 1-800-344-7432 (24 hours)
  • TDD (Hearing Impaired) 1-800-243-7889
  • Nebraska AIDS Hotline 1-402-552-9260 (9 am - 5 pm: M-F)