Guidelines for HIV testing continue to evolve with changes in testing technology and methods to reach persons who can benefit from these services. The listed documents provide the most updated CDC guidelines on HIV testing for testing providers, program managers; and laboratory personnel.
The following documents and webpages contain information, tools, resources and practice examples developed or funded by CDC to support implementation of guidelines
| Title and Description | Publication Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nonclinical Settings | ||
| Implementing HIV Testing in Nonclinical Settings: A Guide for HIV Testing Providers Grantee guidance to support the implementation of HIV testing services in nonclinical settings in the United States. The purpose of the guide is to familiarize providers with key programmatic issues and updates that impact HIV testing service delivery in nonclinical settings. | 2016 | |
| HIV Testing in Nonclinical Settings A CDC webpage that provides information and resources for providers and public on HIV testing in nonclinical settings. | 2016 | |
| Planning and Implementing HIV Testing and Linkage Programs in Nonclinical Settings: A Guide for Program Managers Supports planning, implementation, and evaluation of HIV testing and linkage services in non-clinical settings. Note: Information on HIV testing may not be consistent with latest technologies. | 2014 | |
| Evaluation Guide for HIV Testing and Linkage Programs in Nonclinical Settings Serves as a companion resource to the Planning and Implementing HIV Testing and Linkage Programs in Non-Clinical Settings: A Guide for Program Managers. Provides information, exercises, and tools to design and implement a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategy for HIV testing and linkage programs in non-clinical settings. Note: Information on HIV testing may not be consistent with latest technologies. | 2012 | |
| Clinical Settings | ||
| HIV Testing in Clinical Settings A CDC webpage that provides information and resources for providers and public on HIV testing in nonclinical settings. | ||
| HIV Testing in Emergency Departments (Health Research and Education Trust) Practical guide to different approaches, considerations, and resources for making HIV testing routine in ED care. Note: Information on HIV testing may not be consistent with latest technologies. | 2009 | |
| HIV Testing in Emergency Departments (Health Research and Education Trust) Practical guide to different approaches, considerations, and resources for making HIV testing routine in ED care. Note: Information on HIV testing may not be consistent with latest technologies. | 2011 | |
| Implementation of Routine HIV Testing in Health Care Settings: Issues for Community Health Centers Jointly developed by CDC and The National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc. (NACHC), the document provides model, tools, and resources that health centers or primary care entity can use to rapidly launch routine HIV screening during the planning and implementation stages. Note: Information on HIV testing may not be consistent with latest technologies. | 2011 | |
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