Anonymous HIV testing and Rapid HIV testing are both available. Meeting People's Needs The Region of Waterloo offers many supports for its citizens. It provides services for children, seniors and people who need help finding a job, affordable housing, emergency shelter or income assistance. Working with community partners, the Region is also exploring innovative solutions for the future needs of its diverse and growing population. HIV Testing Clinics Region of Waterloo HIV testing clinics in Cambridge and Waterloo are free, confidential and can be visited by appointment or during drop-in hours. HIV testing clinics are staffed by public health nurses, nurse practitioners and a physician. Services are available to everyone and people working in the sex trade are welcome. You can also receive confidential STI testing at your family doctor's office or Health Services at your university or college. HIV testing is also available at ACCKWA (The AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area) in Kitchener. Facts about HIV testing Anonymous HIV testing is available. If you do not provide your name, you will be given a code number and asked to return the following week for the test results. Another test may be needed. Anonymous HIV testing is 99.6 per cent accurate three months after a risk exposure. Rapid HIV testing is also available. Results can be provided immediately, but another test may be needed. For this test, you must provide a name, date of birth and, if possible, a phone number and address. Rapid HIV testing is 95 per cent accurate 34 days after risk exposure and 99.6 per cent accurate three months after a risk exposure. Both tests require pre and post-test counselling. A blood sample is taken by a finger prick (rapid HIV test) or a standard drawing of blood (anonymous test). A nurse can help you decide which test is right for you and also answer your questions. Both tests are confidential.