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HIV Testing Programs
Taking an HIV test is the only way for a person to find out whether he or she is infected. Although the thought of taking an HIV test makes many people nervous, there are programs that can help them through the process. The Federal government works with local community organizations to provide and support HIV testing programs and initiatives.
Testing as Prevention
One of the best ways to control the spread of HIV is to identify people who are infected and get them into care. So HIV counseling, testing, and referral (CTR) is a critical part of any successful HIV prevention program.
Additional Resources
CDC–HIV Testing
Information on HIV testing, including information on frequently asked HIV testing questions, rapid HIV testing, factsheets and testing guidelines, etc.
FDA–HIV Testing: Approved Test Kits
Information on approved test kits, home kits, clinical tests, and industry information. Resources include:
- Vital Facts about HIV Home Test Kits
Currently, there is only one FDA-approved HIV testing kit for home use. The kit requires users to collect a blood specimen and then mail it to a laboratory for professional testing. No test kits allow consumers to interpret the results at home. - Complete List of Donor Screening Assays for Infectious Agents and HIV Diagnostic Assays
Table of information on HIV assays. The table gives information on sample type, purpose, manufacturer, and FDA approval date. - FDA-Approved Rapid HIV Antibody Screening Tests
Table of information on rapid HIV antibody screening tests. Regular HIV tests have to be sent to a laboratory for screening, but rapid tests are conducted at the testing site by a healthcare worker. Results are usually available in 20 minutes.
Last revised: 08/17/2009
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