What information must be provided at the time HIV test results are received?
When test results are given, persons who test negative must be provided with information about: • How to copy emotionally with the test results. • Discrimination issues. • Getting tested again in the future. • How to protect against HIV infection. Persons who test positive for HIV must be provided with information about the following: • All of the points addressed for a negative test result. • How to get referrals for medical evaluation, treatment, and counseling. Pregnant women are provided with referrals for medications to lower the chances of passing HIV to the baby. • How to prevent further exposure to HIV infection. • By law, cases of HIV must be reported to the state Department of Health to help monitor the epidemic. • The need to cooperate with partner notification efforts to let those exposed to HIV become aware of their need to have an HIV test. Help notifying partners is available and can be done without revealing the name of the person who tests positive, or any other identi
