HIV screening info

[goodpartner]

Originally Posted by AfA_hmor

Oasix, a person with HIV may not develop any symptoms at all. So a test is the only way to find out. Two years has passed since your unprotected exposure, you actually can take the test now and the results will be conclusive.
The AFA test will not take down any of your personal particulars, you'll just be issued a number for a pin-prick blood test. But DSC test is not anonymous.

Hi, I'm a little confused with your last statement above. Is AFA the same as DSC? One is the name of an org and the other is a location name? (Sounds like there's another place to test, other than DSC?) Also, I tot DSC test (HIV) can be anonymous?

Originally Posted by AfA_hmor

Action for AIDS conducts anonymous HIV test at 31 Kelantan Lane, DSC Clinic on Tues/Weds 6.30-8.00PM and Sat 1.30-3.30PM. On Saturdays, you can also get a syphillis test at the same time. Cost is $20, $30 with syphillis. It's safe in the sense that your particulars will not be recorded even if you test positive. You'll get your results in 20 minutes.

If you want to test for other STDs, you can go to DSC. It is not anonymous, but your medical information is kept confidential.

I'm curious to know what's the rational behind NOT having anonymous test for "other STDs" too; since to the individual it's as taboo a subject and having anonymous test for the others will encourage more people to come forward isn't it? Also, STDs are usually a prelude to HIV/AIDS or at least make the person more prone to getting AIDS, so getting more ppl to test for "other" STDs anonymously will help to battle AIDS right?

Btw, I dunno hear from where that once a person is found +ve for full-blown AIDS, he/she will not be allowed to travel out of the country? Can you share more on this (which sounds reasonable, every country will want to protect themselves from AIDS carriers coming into their country; just like preventing SARS carriers from coming in). If it's true, what level of confidentiality are we talking about (e.g. national interest will override individual's right?). More importantly how much choice does that individual have for NOT having it in medical record if found +ve?

The other hear-say I got is that since treatment for full-blown AIDS require special medications, such can only be made available to the person IF it's in medical records - so if really kenna, die-die also must report & register the case, else no medication to take lor. Izit?

[jackylee]

Originally Posted by goodpartner

Hi, I'm a little confused with your last statement above. Is AFA the same as DSC? One is the name of an org and the other is a location name? (Sounds like there's another place to test, other than DSC?) Also, I tot DSC test (HIV) can be anonymous?

Bro... AFA is not DSC. AFA simply have the place from DSC on certain days to do annoynomous test to help people. It's at same place but different days and timing with different people doing abit different thing. DSC does all kinds of STD test while AFA only does 2. HIV and Syphilis.

[AfA_hmor]

Originally Posted by goodpartner

Hi, I'm a little confused with your last statement above. Is AFA the same as DSC? One is the name of an org and the other is a location name? (Sounds like there's another place to test, other than DSC?) Also, I tot DSC test (HIV) can be anonymous?

DSC is pretty much just like any other regular clinic, they have their standard protocol of registering the particulars of its patients for its records. As jackylee said, AFA simply borrows the venue for the HIV and Syphilis testing.
AFA is a non-governmental organization; we have a different way of operating.

Originally Posted by goodpartner

I'm curious to know what's the rational behind NOT having anonymous test for "other STDs" too; since to the individual it's as taboo a subject and having anonymous test for the others will encourage more people to come forward isn't it? Also, STDs are usually a prelude to HIV/AIDS or at least make the person more prone to getting AIDS, so getting more ppl to test for "other" STDs anonymously will help to battle AIDS right?

ask our govt lor. write in to straits times forum page lor.

Originally Posted by goodpartner

Btw, I dunno hear from where that once a person is found +ve for full-blown AIDS, he/she will not be allowed to travel out of the country? Can you share more on this (which sounds reasonable, every country will want to protect themselves from AIDS carriers coming into their country; just like preventing SARS carriers from coming in). If it's true, what level of confidentiality are we talking about (e.g. national interest will override individual's right?). More importantly how much choice does that individual have for NOT having it in medical record if found +ve?

The other hear-say I got is that since treatment for full-blown AIDS require special medications, such can only be made available to the person IF it's in medical records - so if really kenna, die-die also must report & register the case, else no medication to take lor. Izit?

These are good questions to think about, but I am unable to give you an answer because some info is sensitive. However, you can be assured that AFA does its best to provide HIV+ people with the necessary and relevant information so they know how best to manage daily living and etc.

[banana]

Originally Posted by AfA_hmor

DSC is pretty much just like any other regular clinic, they have their standard protocol of registering the particulars of its patients for its records. As jackylee said, AFA simply borrows the venue for the HIV and Syphilis testing.
AFA is a non-governmental organization; we have a different way of operating. ...

AFA is a non-governmental organization... are the staffs volunteers? high pay or not?

[Everfree]

DSC clinic is now is closed on Saturday??

[AfA_hmor]

DSC clinic is closed on Saturday. http://www.dsc-sexualhealth.com.sg/tpl/howdogethelp.php

AFA Anon HIV testing is open on Sat (the location is actually DSC clinic) open at 1.30 - 3.30PM

[flowerpot]

Does DSC still provide, anonymouse HIV test ???

[AfA_hmor]

DSC does not provide anonymous HIV test.
Action for AIDS provides the anonymous test at DSC on saturdays. (DSC let AFA use the place)

[flowerpot]

Originally Posted by AfA_hmor

DSC does not provide anonymous HIV test.
Action for AIDS provides the anonymous test at DSC on saturdays. (DSC let AFA use the place)

timing pls?

thank you sir!

[Dancing]

Originally Posted by flowerpot

timing pls?

thank you sir!

Brother,Tuesday and Wednesday from 1830 to 2000 and sat 1330 to 1530

where got rapid hiv test in kuala lumpur.. just like AFA

[AfA_hmor]

Free Anonymous HIV Screening (Get tested for HIV without revealing your name or IC number)

Venue: PT Foundation Drop-in Centre
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: FREE

Type of Test: Rapid Test (Result will be available within 10 minutes)


For appointment, please call Hanafi at 03-4044 4611, 11:00am-7:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Pre and Post Test Counselling will be provided by trained Counsellors.

Only those 18 years and above are allowed to come for the test.

PT Foundation
Address: No. 7C/1, Jalan Ipoh Kecil, Off Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-40444611
Fax: 03-40444622
Email: [email protected]

Opening Hours: 10am-7pm, Wednesday-Sunday (Except public holiday)



How to get to PT Foundation:-



By Car:

Follow Jalan Raja Laut. Keep left and stop before traffic light where you can see KFC ahead of you on your left hand side. Turn left at the traffic light as if you are going towards The Mall & PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre), immediately turn right into Jalan Ipoh Kechil (You are now at the back of the KFC). Grand Central Hotel is on your left, go straight to an open car park and there is a dead end. There's a roll of shops on your right. Take the last staircase and go up to 1st floor.

By STAR LRT:

Stop at PUTRA Station next to The Mall. Walk towards Chow Kit area (opposite direction of The Mall & PWTC). Before reaching the traffic light, turn left into Jalan Ipoh Kechil. Then follow as above mentioned.

By KL Monorail Chow Kit Station:

Stop at Monorail Chow Kit Station, walk toward Jalan Chow Kit and go straight on to Jalan Putra (toward The Mall and PWTC). You will see a KFC restaurant at your right hand side, turn to Jalan Ipoh Kecil when you see Hotel Grand Central just in front of you, go straight to the end of the road, PT Foundation Drop-in center is at the last unit of the shop lots on your right hand side.

[old cock]

I went for the AFA Anon test yesterday afternoon.

Tested -ve for SPH/HIV.

Was told by that ang moh to go for 1 more test 1 month later to confirm.Advice me to stay clear from sex now till next month.

Then after i left clinic,intend to go jalan jalan only at petain,end up bonk H2R2....

Have to wait another 3 months to do HIV testing again

[dann0620]

Bro i know where you coming from. Continue with a SAFE sex and regular testing, i sure the next 3 month result will be the same as your current result. Since now you re tested -ve, PROTECT your status now and let it be permanent -ve Ok? Cheerss

Originally Posted by old cock

I went for the AFA Anon test yesterday afternoon.

Tested -ve for SPH/HIV.

Was told by that ang moh to go for 1 more test 1 month later to confirm.Advice me to stay clear from sex now till next month.

Then after i left clinic,intend to go jalan jalan only at petain,end up bonk H2R2....

Have to wait another 3 months to do HIV testing again

[ArChi]

hi i suspect i got gonorrhea as i had the same systhom . should i go for AFA check out or wait for weekday to go for DSC checkup. do AFA provide medication for gonorrhea?