The Denver Metro Health Clinic offers confidential or anonymous (in CTRS only) testing and counseling for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. As part of the test you will be asked about your risks and about what steps you are currently taking to avoid contracting HIV and other STDs. The test, which uses blood taken from your arm, can be performed in 10 – 20 minutes. After the test is performed, a trained counselor will discuss the results with you. If the test is negative, you will develop a plan together to help you avoid infection in the future. If the test is positive, you will find out about the many treatment and support options that exist today and an appointment will be made to help you receive medical care and avoid transmitting the virus to others.

It takes a while for the virus to show up in somebody’s system. So, if you were exposed to HIV within the last 6 weeks, it may be too soon to obtain conclusive test results. If you are concerned about a recent exposure, you may be asked to return to the clinic for a re-test.

How to schedule your visit*

The clinic schedules next-day appointments only. To schedule your appointment call 303-602-3540 between 9:30am and 11:30am, Monday - Thursday.

Patients also have the option to walk-in to schedule a same-day appointment. Please arrive at the clinic at 7:45am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, or 9:00am on Wednesday. Note that when scheduling a same-day appointment, it may be for later in the day. Same-day appointments are first-come first-served and are not guaranteed.

* As part of our quality improvement efforts, this appointment scheduling system is subject to change. Please check back before you call or visit to confirm the latest scheduling procedures.