The generic standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids below have been developed by the TRACE Initiative team to support the roll-out of recent HIV infection testing. They are intended to be downloaded, adapted, and utilized by stakeholders in various countries. For technical assistance in adapting the materials to suit specific context and needs, please visit Contact Us.
1. Eligibility and Consent
2. Risk Factor Questionnaire
3. Collection of Blood Specimens and Conducting an RTRI
SOPs
Asante Rapid HIV-1 Recency Assay
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Collection of DBS and Venous Blood Specimens
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Job Aids
4. Specimen Handling Before Transport
SOPs
Specimen Handling Before Transport
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Job Aids
5. Sending Specimens to the Lab
6. Specimen Processing at the Laboratory
SOPs
Specimen Processing & VL Testing
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Job Aids
Specimen Processing & VL Testing
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7. Data Collection
SOPs
Data Capture for Known Positive Retest
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Job Aids
Recent HIV Infection Surveillance Register
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Recent Infection Results Documentation Form
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Specimen Tracking Log – Health Facility
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Specimen Tracking Log – Laboratory
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8. Adverse Events
9. Panel Preparation
SOPs
Panel Preparation and Characterization
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10. Quality Control Testing for RTRI
SOPs
FAQ and Recommendation for RTRI QC Testing
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