Comparison of point-of-care rapid HIV testing in three clinical venues

AIDS. 2004 Nov 5;18(16):2208-10. doi: 10.1097/00002030-200411050-00017.

Abstract

Rapid HIV testing with same-visit results should increase the number of individuals who know they are HIV infected. We assessed the acceptability and feasibility of point-of-care rapid testing in three public venues, a sexually transmitted disease clinic, a county jail, and an emergency department. Over 98% of all participants received their results, and 82% of newly identified HIV-positive participants entered care. Point-of-care rapid testing was feasible, acceptable, and may improve entry into care.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Female
  • HIV Seropositivity / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Outpatient Clinics, Hospital
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Point-of-Care Systems*
  • Prisons
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic

Substances

  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic