What is anonymous linked HIV testing?
Anonymous unlinked HIV testing is a form of testing used worldwide for research and surveillance purposes, most commonly on pregnant women. Blood samples taken routinely for other tests are additionally tested for HIV. No personal information is taken and there is no way of linking the test results back to the person being tested. The results have no direct individual use but can provide important information for estimating HIV prevalence and incidence.
Related Questions
- Is testing of the source patient under the Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA) anonymous, as it is in the HIV Testing Law? If not, which law takes precedence?
- It was my understanding that only state and local health departments could provide anonymous HIV testing. Has that changed?
- What is anonymous linked HIV testing?
