THERE are two HIV tests - a rapid test of one's saliva, giving results in 20 minutes - or a regular blood test, which yields a result in three hours.

The blood test is available at DSC Clinic at 31 Kelantan Lane #02-16, off Jalan Besar, or at any private clinic or polyclinic. The rapid test has been offered at some medical clinics since August last year.

Those who want to take the test anonymously can do so at only three places: