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What is the difference between confidential and anonymous testing?

AIDS/HIV Awareness: FAQ
Anonymous antibody testing services are those which no name is give. Only the person getting tested can reveal his/her results to anyone. Confidential antibody testing services record the person's name with the test result. Records are kept secret from everyone except medical personnel or, or in some states like Minnesota, the state health department*. Individuals should ask who will know the results and how the record will be stored.

What's the difference between anonymous and confidential testing?

ASG
There is an important difference between confidential and anonymous testing for HIV. Confidential testing is a good option for people who need an official copy of their test result with their name on it. Confidential test results become part of your medical records, which can be released only with your written permission. Anonymous testing leaves no paper trail. When you have an anonymous test, you are known only by number, and the only person who learns the results is you. -back to top

What is the difference between an Anonymous and Confidential Test?

San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Frequently Asked Questions Ab...
Anonymous and Confidential use the same testing method. The only difference is one does not have your name attached to the results. Anonymous antibody testing is available at Anonymous Test Sites in some California counties. Anonymous testing means that absolutely no one has access to your test results since your name is never recorded at the test site. It is always a good idea to contact the testing clinic directly to confirm what type of test is available.

What is the difference between anonymous and confidential testing?

HIV testing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Confidential testing means that the results of any HIV test performed will not be revealed to anybody except designated clinic staff, and in some cases, specific public health officials. Confidential testing will usually require a person to give their details (name, age, address) to the clinic performing the test. They then have to contact or return to the clinic after to get the results (unless a rapid test is used).

Does SHS do HIV testing? Is it confidential or anonymous?

Student Health Service - Frequently Asked Questions
Confidential HIV testing is done in the Nurse's Clinic at SHS on a walk in basis Mon-Fri 8-11:30am, except Wed 9-11:30am and every afternoon from 2:00-3:30pm. Check in at the front Registration desk and request "Counseling". This testing is confidential and the results are not released without your specific written consent. Confidential HIV testing is free for students enrolled in SHIP, and $17.79 for those without SHIP.

What is the difference between anonymous and confidential medical services?

FAQ
Most of the time medical care is “confidential”, this means that a clinic might have the names and other kinds of identifying information on file but, by law, they cannot release that information to anyone without the consent of the client. This absolute confidentiality is called “doctor client privilege”. This privilege extends to any health care provider, not just doctors, including those of us here at the Berkeley Free Clinic.

What is the difference between "confidential" and "anonymous"?

Columbia University Medical Center IRB - Columbia University...
Anonymous: Data does not contain any information that would permit identification of the individual(s) about whom the data were collected. Confidential: Data contains information that would permit identification of the individual(s) about whom the data were collected, but is maintained in a manner that protects the information from release to unauthorized individuals.

CAN I REMAIN ANONYMOUS OR CONFIDENTIAL?

Posting FAQs
Certainly. In place of your name, address, and telephone at the top of your resume, use only your e-mail address as a means of contact. To disguise your e-mail address use one of the free e-mail accounts like Hotmail. If you want us to set that up for you, we can do it for you. Most sites allow you to enter your information confidentially. Customers who want their contact information hidden may do so upon request.

How confidential, anonymous and discreet is your service ?

FAQ
Your privacy is our utmost priority. We will never reveal, sell or rent information about our users, unless you agree. Our service is confidential and highly discreet.

What is confidential testing?

Frequently Asked Questions - Disease Prevention & Epidemiolo...
Confidential HIV testing is provided at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health. It is provided with the assurance that tests results will be known only by the client, the counselor, the laboratory and in the case of a positive - the Iowa Department of Public Health. This is when testing is done with no identifying information recorded. Only the person tested can obtain the test results. This kind of testing is not available in Iowa due to changes in the law July 1, 1998.

Is the test confidential and anonymous?

Maricopa Integrated Health System
anonymous test means that you never provide your name at the testing site. You are identified by a code name or number. Remember that you cannot be treated for HIV if you are tested anonymously. You must have a confirmatory test available to healthcare providers in order to receive treatment. If you choose confidential testing, speak with the individual providing the test to learn who may become aware of your result.

Which test should I go for, the anonymous or confidential?

NGO Gateway - FAQs on HIV/AIDS FAQ
It is recommended that one have an anonymous test. The results will only be known to you and will not appear on any records. A pregnant woman who is clearly at risk might choose to be tested through her doctor, rather than anonymously, since the result is of key importance to the course of her medical care.

Is the Home Access® test confidential and anonymous?

HIV Check FAQs
Yes. We guarantee that all Home Access test results are completely confidential and anonymous. Included in your test kit is a personal 11-digit code number that is not accessible to anyone else. This is how you register to receive your test result. You are the only person who can share your code number or result with anyone else.

What is anonymous unlinked HIV testing?

HIV testing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Anonymous unlinked HIV testing is a form of testing used worldwide for research and surveillance purposes, most commonly among pregnant women. Blood samples taken routinely for other tests are additionally tested for HIV. No personal information is taken and there is no way of linking the test results back to the person being tested. The results have no direct individual use but can provide important information for estimating HIV prevalence and incidence.

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