Guidelines for using HIV testing technologies in surveillance : selection, evaluation, and implementation
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World Health Organization
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Jointly published by World Health Organization, UNAIDS, Centers for Disease Control (Atlanta, U.S.A.) and USAID
WHO/CDS/CSR/EDC/2001.16
UNAIDS/01.22E
38 p.
This guideline provides technical recommendations for the selection, evaluation and implementation of HIV testing technologies to support second generation HIV surveillance systems in developing countries. Produced by WHO and UNAIDS, it aims to strengthen the biological component of HIV surveillance by guiding countries in choosing appropriate testing strategies according to their laboratory capacity, surveillance objectives and the state of the epidemic. The document describes approaches to specimen selection, collection, storage and testing, reviews available HIV testing technologies and WHO-recommended testing strategies, and outlines methods for evaluating test performance and suitability in different settings. The publication also addresses the use of HIV testing for surveillance in diverse epidemic contexts, including the selection of target populations and testing approaches, and discusses the role of surveillance data in informing HIV prevention and control programmes. Detailed guidance is provided on laboratory procedures, specimen handling, quality assurance systems and safety practices to ensure reliable and comparable surveillance results. Intended for HIV surveillance coordinators and other public health professionals, the guideline forms part of the operational guidance supporting second generation HIV surveillance and emphasizes the importance of accurate, standardized laboratory practices for evidence-based monitoring of the HIV epidemic.
WHO/CDS/CSR/EDC/2001.16
UNAIDS/01.22E
38 p.
This guideline provides technical recommendations for the selection, evaluation and implementation of HIV testing technologies to support second generation HIV surveillance systems in developing countries. Produced by WHO and UNAIDS, it aims to strengthen the biological component of HIV surveillance by guiding countries in choosing appropriate testing strategies according to their laboratory capacity, surveillance objectives and the state of the epidemic. The document describes approaches to specimen selection, collection, storage and testing, reviews available HIV testing technologies and WHO-recommended testing strategies, and outlines methods for evaluating test performance and suitability in different settings. The publication also addresses the use of HIV testing for surveillance in diverse epidemic contexts, including the selection of target populations and testing approaches, and discusses the role of surveillance data in informing HIV prevention and control programmes. Detailed guidance is provided on laboratory procedures, specimen handling, quality assurance systems and safety practices to ensure reliable and comparable surveillance results. Intended for HIV surveillance coordinators and other public health professionals, the guideline forms part of the operational guidance supporting second generation HIV surveillance and emphasizes the importance of accurate, standardized laboratory practices for evidence-based monitoring of the HIV epidemic.