Harris Health System regularly provides free HIV testing, Monday through Friday. No appointment is required, and testing is completely confidential. Our staff administers an easy OraQuick (oral swab) test, where no blood is drawn. You must be 13 years of age or older to be tested.
Please call before visiting
The testing schedule is subject to change based on select special events or the availability of our testing staff. Please call to verify testing schedule before you make a trip to any Harris Health testing site.
Free HIV Testing
Ben Taub Hospital Emergency Center
713-873-2649
Monday, 9 a.m.-noon
Friday, 1-3 p.m.
LBJ Hospital Emergency Center
713-566-2178
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-noon
Thomas Street Health Center
713-873-4157
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Please arrive at testing sites at least 30 minutes before testing schedule ends. (Example: If testing is offered from 9 a.m. - noon, please arrive no later than 11:30 a.m.)