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HIV Testing in Emergency Departments: A Practical Guide
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Delivering Results

What happens once you have the test results?

Once the test has been administered, patients will need to be informed of their results and, if necessary, linked to follow-up treatment and care. On the following pages, we list basic steps that take place when a patient has a negative test result or a preliminary positive test result. Consult Staffing and Operational Flow to help you identify who will disclose results and where.




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