HIV/AIDS - Preventing Transmission

Keywords: AIDS, HIV, CDC Guidelines, Rapid Testing

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

• state the approximate number of new cases of HIV diagnosed per year in the United States.
• discuss the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for HIV testing.
• describe the four rapid assays currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation n the activities.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credits. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.