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HIV Testing
Programs that offer HIV antibody testing or other screening procedures and require specific identifying information from the person wishing to be tested. The information may include but not be limited to name, address and Social Security number. This information along with test results remains with the test center unless otherwise released by the person seeking testing. Should the person test positive, the personal identifying information may be reported to state epidemiology offices where required by law. Confidential HIV testing may be a component of testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
Programs that provide kits which enable individuals to take anonymous HIV tests in the privacy of their homes. The kits, which are sold over the counter, contain a lancet and blotter paper. A drop of blood is obtained by a finger prick with the lancet and placed onto the blotter paper which is identified with a unique number, a copy of which is kept by the individual seeking testing. The blotter paper and identifying number are mailed to the test kit company where the blood specimen is tested with the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) and immunofluorescence assay (IFA). The individual contacts the company by telephone to obtain the results, which are provided by a trained HIV counselor.
Programs that conduct enzyme immunoassay (EIA) screening tests which examine fluid drawn from the gum lining in the mouth (oral mucosal transudate) using a special collection device to detect HIV antibody in individuals who have been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Repeatedly reactive EIA tests are confirmed using the Western blot.
Programs that conduct HIV tests that detect HIV antibody using blood, serum or oral fluids as specimens, the results of which are available very quickly, usually within five to 30 minutes. A reactive rapid HIV test result must be confirmed by Western blot or immunofluorescence assay (IFA).