HIV is a reportable disease in British Columbia, just like other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like Syphilis and Gonorrhoea. This means that if you test positive for HIV, the clinic or doctor's office where you had the test done must send some information about you to the public health office. The public health office will then check with the clinic or doctor to see if you need help talking to any people that may have been at risk of catching HIV from you.