There are several ways to have an HIV test performed.
For anonymous testing, contact:

1340 Ellis Street  - First Floor
Kelowna, BC  V1Y 9N1
Phone 250-868-7700 for more information

455 Leon Ave., Kelowna
Phone: (250) 868-2230

Clinic open Mon - Fri 10am – 4pm for STI/HIV testing, needle exchange, immunization (public health nurses); wound care and health assessments (continuing care nurses). A&D worker, social workers; mental health & public health workers; nurse and physician in attendance.

Street service delivery Mon - Fri 9:00 -11:30am & 4-5pm.

Services: STI Testing, STI Education, STI Treatment, Pregnancy Testing, Reproductive Health, Needle Exchange, Immunizations, TB Skin Testing, Wound Care, Substance Abuse Counseling, Birth Control, Assistance Obtaining MSP, General Health

1340 Ellis St., Kelowna
Appointments: (250) 868-7700, Info: (250) 712-6400
Open Monday and Thursday, 6-9pm.

UBC-O, 3333 College Way, Room SSC 006
Open Thursday, 10:30am - 1pm.

Provincial Health Units, including those in: Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, and Revelstoke.

To find a testing site in your area: www.stiresource.com/clinics

Your family doctor can also arrange for an HIV test. It will be confidential but not anonymous. We have found that some doctors are not comfortable with nor informed about HIV/AIDS. Please let us know if you need help finding competent medical support. We cannot stress too much the importance of pre and post-test counselling. You must understand what the test means, what the "window" period is after possible exposure and the need for 2 tests (one 3 months after the first exposure, and a second after another 3 months). Call us if you have any questions!

-Note Hepatitis C tests are available through the same agencies. You must give your name.

What is the difference between confidential and anonymous testing?

Confidential tests require that you give your name to the physician, and results go on your medical file. There are limits to the confidentiality of the file. If you later apply for disability or life insurance, the company may require access to the information. In some cases, access to your file may be mandated by law.

In an anonymous test, you can identify yourself with a code, such as a false set of initials. You must return to the clinic to get your results.