Rapid HIV Testing in Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
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Rapid HIV tests are screening tests used to detect HIV infection. These tests provide negative results and preliminary positive results in minutes, compared with traditional or conventional HIV test results that can take 1 to 2 weeks to obtain. The faster availability of HIV test results enables substance abuse treatment providers to more quickly provide appropriate referrals for HIV treatment for clients. This Advisory contains basic, introductory information about the benefits of and requirements for incorporating rapid HIV testing (RHT) into substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs. Additional sources of information are included on page 7.
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