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Delivering HIV Rapid Test Results: Experiences from the Field
Video and Discussion Guide
Video content: The video demonstrates counseling approaches for effectively and compassionately delivering HIV test results; offers personal experiences and perspectives from a group of diverse clients who have received both positive and negative test results, and from providers who have given results; and emphasizes the importance of providing culturally appropriate services and referrals.
Video guide content: The accompanying guide provides discussion questions and resources to enable peer learning. The guide includes the complete script for each scenario with annotated counseling techniques, suggestions from clients and tips from providers.
Target audience: Health care providers and counselors whose job includes delivering HIV test results to clients/patients, in settings including community health centers, family planning clinics, STD clinics, and physicians’ offices.
Duration of Video: 35 Minutes
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The DVD and Discussion Guide are products of the Region I Federal Training Centers Collaborative (FTCC): Region I Title X Family Planning Training Center; New England AIDS Education and Training Center; Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center of New England; New England Addiction Technology Tranfer Center; and the New Jersey Medical School Global TB Institute.
HIV Rapid Testing: Resources and References for Reproductive Health Care Providers
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Welcome to the online version of HIV Rapid Testing: Resources and References for Reproductive Health Care Providers, a self-study module recently published in print and distributed throughout Region I.
HIV rapid testing is a quickly evolving field. Testing technologies continue to change and best practices continue to emerge. To keep current it is important to check websites regularly for new developments, relevant research and updated versions of key documents such as those included in this module. To make it easy to check for updates, we have created this online version of the module, which includes links to all of the documents included in the printed version. To access the most recent version of a document, go to the Table of Contents following this Introduction, and find the link for the document you wish to see. Please be aware that links change; it is prudent to periodically check the home page of the website a document is posted on for additional updates.
Section I: Rapid Testing Basics · Section II: Implementation Guidance · Section III: CLIA Certificate of Waiver · Section V: HIV Rapid Testing Training Resources · Section VI: Materials from the Manufacturer · Section VII: Lessons Learned: HIV Rapid Testing in Region I Title X Settings · Section VIII: Other Resources
Section I: Rapid Testing Basics
This section provides an overview of HIV rapid testing.Frequently Asked Questions about the OraQuick Rapid HIV-1 Antibody Test
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/oraqck.htm
Frequently Asked Questions about the OraQuick Rapid HIV-1 Antibody Test
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/BloodBloodProducts/ApprovedProducts/PremarketApprovalsPMAs/ucm091996.htm
OraQuick Rapid HIV Test for Oral Fluid—Frequently Asked Questions
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/testing/resources/qa/oralfluidqandafin.htm
General and Laboratory Considerations: Rapid HIV Tests Currently Available in the United States
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/rt-lab.htm
FDA-Approved Rapid HIV Antibody Screening Tests
Health Research & Educational Trust and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/testing/rapid/rt-comparison.htm
FDA-Approved Rapid HIV Antibody Screening Tests: Purchasing Details
Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/testing/rapid/rt-purchasing.htm
Implementing Rapid HIV Testing: A Primer for State Health Departments
National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD)
http://www.nastad.org/Docs/Public/Publication/2006216_RapidTestingPrimer.pdf
Section II: Implementation Guidance
This section provides a comprehensive overview of program requirements as well as examples of policies and protocols for conducting rapid HIV testing.Considering Whether to Implement a Rapid Testing Program Using the OraQuick Rapid HIV Test: A Self-Assessment for Agencies
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/testing/rapid/docs/selfassess.pdf
Quality Assurance Guidelines for Testing Using the OraQuick ® Rapid HIV-1 Antibody Test
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/DLS/pdf/HIV/QA_Guidelines_OraQuick.pdf
Section III: CLIA Certificate of Waiver
This section provides an overview of the CLIA program and information on how to apply in all Region I states.CLIA General Program Description
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
http://www4.cms.hhs.gov/CLIA/01_Overview.asp#TopOfPage
Types of CLIA Certificates
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
http://www4.cms.hhs.gov/CLIA/05_CLIA_Brochures.asp#TopOfPage
CLIA Certificate of Waiver Fact Sheet
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/testing/resources/factsheets/roltCLIA.htm
How to Apply for a CLIA Certificate: Form CMS-116
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/CLIA/06_How_to_Apply_for_a_CLIA_Certificate_International_Laboratories.asp
State Survey Agencies (CLIA Contact List): Region I
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
http://www4.cms.hhs.gov/CLIA/12_State_Agency_&_Regional_Office_CLIA_Contacts.asp#TopOfPage
Form CMS-116 with Instructions for Completion
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/cmsforms/downloads/cms116.pdf
CLIA Certificate Fee Schedule
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
http://www4.cms.hhs.gov/CLIA/11_CLIA_Certificate_Fee_Schedule.asp#TopOfPage
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on CMS and CLIA (CMS)
*No longer available on the web
Section IV: HIV Counseling with Rapid Tests
This section provides protocols and guidelines for counseling with rapid tests.HIV Counseling with Rapid Tests
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/rt-counseling.htm
RESPECT-2 Single Session Counseling Protocol
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/projects/respect-2/counseling/RESPECT2RapidTestCounselingProtocol.pdf
RESPECT-2 Rapid Test Counseling: Counselor Cue Cards
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/projects/respect-2/counseling/revRapidcardsVM.pdf
HIV Counseling Process with Rapid Testing: Flow Sheet
New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/testing/rapid/docs/flowchart.pdf
Tailoring HIV Test Counseling for Rapid HIV Testing
New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute
Tailoring HIV Test Counseling for Rapid HIV Testing
Counseling Messages for Patients with Preliminary Positive Test Results
New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute
Counseling Messages for Patients with Preliminary Positive Test Results
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Counseling Protocol for Rapid HIV Testing Sessions
New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/testing/rapid/protocol.htm
Key Messages about the Importance of HIV Testing
New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/testing/rapid/docs/keymsgs.pdf
Sample Documentation of Counseling and Testing Using a Rapid HIV Antibody Test
New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/testing/rapid/docs/sampledoc.pdf
Section V: HIV Rapid Testing Training Resources
This section addresses where to find rapid HIV testing training resources and a summary of materials that are available in Region I.Training Resources in Region I (New England)
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
Training Resources in Region I (New England)
Quick Facts: Rapid HIV Test Training
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/prev_prog/AHP/resources/factsheets/QF_Training_12-09-04.htm
Training Checklist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/testing/resources/guidelines/pdf/QA_Guidelines_Appendix.pdf
HIV Rapid Testing in the Family Planning Setting: Course Profile
Ciccatelli Associates, Inc.)
*Course no longer available
Resources Available for HIV Rapid Testing Training
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/testing/rapid/
Section VI: Materials from the Manufacturer
This section includes package inserts and informational pamphlets for rapid tests. These links are periodically updated but providers should always consult the information provided with tests at their site.Cautionary Note: Please Read
Orasure Technologies
Cautionary Note: Please Read
OraQuick ®ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test Customer Letter
Orasure Technologies
http://www.orasure.com/docs/pdfs/products/oraquick_advance/OraQuick-Advance-Package-Insert-English.pdf
Step-by-Step Instructions for OraQuick® ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test
Orasure Technologies
http://www.orasure.com/docs/pdfs/products/oraquick_advance/OraQuick-Advance-Procedure-English.pdf
OraQuick ® ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test Package Insert
Orasure Technologies
http://www.orasure.com/docs/pdfs/products/oraquick_advance/OraQuick-Advance-Package-Insert-English.pdf
OraQuick® ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test Subject Information
Orasure Technologies
http://www.orasure.com/docs/pdfs/products/oraquick_advance/OraQuick-Advance-Subject-Info-Pamphlet.pdf
OraQuick ® ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test Kit Controls Package Insert
Orasure Technologies
http://www.orasure.com/docs/pdfs/products/oraquick_advance/OraQuick-Advance-Kit-Control-Package-Insert.pdf
Uni-Gold Recombigen ® homepage
Trinity Biotech
http://www.unigoldhiv.com/
Section VII: Lessons Learned: HIV Rapid Testing in Region I Title X Settings
This section includes service models, tips, and recommendations from Region I sites that offer rapid testing.Telephone Interviews with Title X Settings that Have Implemented HIV Rapid Testing
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
Telephone Interviews with Title X Settings that Have Implemented HIV Rapid Testing
Section VIII: Other Resources
Rapid HIV Testing
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/testing/rapid/index.htm
This section of the CDC website gives updated information around HIV rapid tests approved by the FDA, how the tests can be implemented in different settings, and research on the effectiveness and possible uses of the tests.
Rapid HIV Antibody Testing During Labor and Delivery for Women of Unknown HIV Status
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/testing/resources/guidelines/rt-labor&delivery.htm
Rapid HIV Tests: Guidelines for Use in HIV Testing and Counseling Services in Resource-Constrained Settings World Health Organization
World Health Organization (WHO)
http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2004/9241591811.pdf
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