Service Name: LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE - BROOKSIDE - SAN PABLO (HIV TESTING)

Organization Name: LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE

• Description: Programs that offer HIV tests which are used to identify individuals who have been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and are at risk for developing AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) or which are used to measure progression of the disease in people known to be infected. The most common HIV screening test is the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) which most frequently uses peripheral blood drawn from the arm or a finger as a sample, but can also be conducted using serum, oral fluids or urine. Repeatedly reactive EIA tests are confirmed using the Western blot or the immunofluorescence assay (IFA). The most common test that is used to measure disease progression is the PCR (polymeraise chain reaction) or viral load test. Many programs that provide HIV testing also provide pre-testing and post-test counseling which includes information about AIDS/HIV, reducing risks for HIV transmission, emotional support to help the individual deal with the testing process and test results, and information about and referral to other AIDS-related services.
• Website: http://www.lifelongmedical.org
• Email: lbazile@llifelongmedical.org
• Phone(s):
• Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am - 4:30pm; Urgent Care: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm
• Eligibility: Contra Costa resident
• Requirements: Call for information
• Areas Served:
  • El Sobrante Contra Costa United States
  • El Cerrito Contra Costa United States
  • Crockett Contra Costa United States
  • Pinole Contra Costa United States
  • Richmond (North Richmond) Contra Costa United States
  • Hercules Contra Costa United States
  • San Pablo Contra Costa United States
  • San Pablo (Hilltop Mall) Contra Costa United States
  • Richmond Contra Costa United States
  • Rodeo Contra Costa United States
  • San Pablo (Tara Hills) Contra Costa United States
  • Port Costa Contra Costa United States
  • Richmond (Point Richmond) Contra Costa United States
• Categories:
  • HIV Testing
• Contacts:
  • Elena Xuncax, Center Director