HIV Testing

All efforts to end the HIV epidemic start with testing which provides a vital link to both the primary prevention (PrEP) and secondary prevention (treatment as prevention) pathways. All patients should be offered ongoing HIV testing as part of comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention services. Resources around HIV testing can be found here: 

• The CDC’s HIV Testing Page has information for patients and providers and includes education on available lab tests and interpretations, self-testing, and implementing HIV testing in clinical and non-clinical settings. 

• The AIDS Education and Training Centers support clinicians by building expertise and providing clinical consultation and technical assistance across the HIV care continuum.  Contact your regional office for more information on trainings available. 

• The National HIV Curriculum provides educational material and continuing education credit to establish core competence in testing for HIV.