Why do I need to live in the San Francisco area? You need to be able to make frequent study visits. How is Options different from going to my doctor? Some things will be similar to your doctor's office. Others are different because OPTIONS is a research study. If you participate, we will want to have you fill out research questionnaires that your doctor would not do. We will also draw blood for special research tests. You will be given a "consent form" that explains the study in detail and asks you to sign if you want to participate. You can find out more about what to expect at "Your first visit." How long will it take to get my results? You will receive the results about one week after your first visit. A doctor or Nurse Practitioner will explain the results to you and offer advice about whether or not you need to start treatment.

The OPTIONS Project is a research study sponsored by UCSF. The goal of the OPTIONS Project is to learn as much as possible about early HIV infection and how transmission of HIV is occurring. OPTIONS is a study for people in the San Francisco area. ALL OPTIONS PROJECT SERVICES ARE FREE. Updated 04/25/2008 by OPTIONS Project team