With an estimated one out of five HIV-positive Americans unaware of their infection, increased opportunities for testing are critical.
These pages include descriptions of the rapid HIV tests approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), how the tests can be implemented in different settings, and research on the effectiveness and possible uses of the tests.
Overview of Rapid HIV Testing
An overview of what rapid tests can mean for testing and prevention
programs, descriptions of current tests, and the results of rapid testing
projects.
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Point-of-Care
Rapid Tests for HIV Antibodies
Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2003;27(7/8):288-295.
Reprinted with permission.
This review summarizes available data on the characteristics and performance of individual HIV rapid tests and describes experiences with point-of-care use of rapid HIV tests.
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Rapid Test Comparison Charts Back
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Official CDC
and FDA Releases
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Laboratory
Considerations and Package Inserts
(Updated February 2007)
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HIV
Counseling with Rapid Tests
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CLIA Waiver
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Rapid
HIV Testing of Women in Labor and Delivery
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Studies
on Rapid Tests
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Issues with Oral Fluid Rapid Tests
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Rapid Testing
Training
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340B Program Prime Vendors
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