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We are Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Through HIV prevention, housing and care, our work to end the HIV epidemic is essential to a healthy community.
Caracole offers FREE HIV self-testing kits that you can use at home or in any private location to find out your HIV status.
The HIV test kits are available by mail order* and will be delivered directly to the address you provide. Simply press the “Order Now” button to get started! They are also available at Caracole’s in-person community-based events—visit our HIV Testing page for those locations.
* The HIV self-test kits are also available at Caracole’s in-person, community-based events—visit our HIV Testing page for those locations.
The FREE at-home HIV test is an antibody test that allows you to test quickly and easily in the comfort of your own home or any private location. The test is an oral swab, so there’s no need to draw blood.
The at-home HIV test kit, made by OraQuick, includes:
Knowing your status gives you powerful information so you can take control of your health. No matter your status—we’re here to help. Learn next steps below based on your test result.
If your at-home HIV test reads “reactive” or positive (+):
What Caracole can do for you:
If your test reads “nonreactive” or negative (–):
What Caracole can do for you:
Questions about the OraQuick HIV test? Visit Oraquick for answers to their Frequently Asked Questions.