Of the 21 states, 5 listed targeted specimen collection as a 1st or 2nd
priority for supplemental data collection. All 5 indicated a preference for
assistance with blood collection and testing history and with the management of
incidence data (Table 7). Of the 5 states, 4 indicated a need for information on
STARHS.
Table 7. Top 3 priorities for targeted specimen collection (N = 5 States)
Priorities
States
No.
%
Blood collection, testing history, etc.
5
100
Management of
incidence data
5
100
Introduction to,
and the uses of, STARHS
4
80
Processing
of specimens
1
20
Note. STARHS, serologic testing algorithm for recent HIV seroconversion.
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