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Rapid Diagnostic Testing for HIV:
Clinical Implications of a New Diagnostic Tool

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the clinical diagnostic role of rapid HIV testing.
  • Understand the role of rapid HIV testing to reduce the risk of vertical transmission when women present in labor with unknown HIV status.
  • Assess if rapid HIV testing can be integrated into their practice setting.
  • Define when preliminary positive rapid test results can be used to start antiretroviral therapy.
  • Discuss confirmatory HIV testing for preliminary positive rapid test results.