Telephone Access

A nurse is available to supply information and to provide test results between 2:00pm - 4:00pm on clinic days (Mondays and Thursdays only). The telephone number is (902) 473-2272. Test results (with the exception of HIV test results) are usually available on the telephone one week after a clinic visit. HIV test results are only provided in person.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality is maintained by operating on a “non-nominal” basis. This means that clients’ names are not used to identify clinical samples sent to the laboratory and clients’ names do not appear on laboratory reports. Each client is the assigned a unique identification number at the time of registration. This number is then used to identify clinical samples and laboratory reports.

Please note that all positive test results are reported to the Department of Health (DOH). Names must be provided to the DOH if requested, particularly in situations where community follow up is required. The DOH will assist with notification of clients and partners who require treatment and/or further testing.

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