Module 2: Informed Consent
Completion requirements
Module 2: Informed Consent
Module 2: Informed Consent, Screen 14 of 15
Rapid Test Results
There are three possible rapid test results:
A preliminary positive test result means that the test very likely detected HIV antibodies. The individual is very likely infected with HIV. Preliminary positive results must be confirmed. At most sites, this means the client submits a second sample and returns after seven to 14 days to receive the results of the confirmatory test. If the confirmatory test is also positive, it is considered a positive result and the client is HIV-positive.
A negative test result means that no antibodies to HIV were detected in the sample. The person is either not infected with HIV, or the person is infected but has not yet produced enough HIV antibodies to show up on the test. The process to produce antibodies takes anywhere from two weeks to six months, and many HIV-positive people have detectable antibodies by the end of three months. This time lag is known as the “window period.” We will discuss it in Module 3.
An invalid test result is very rare. If it occurs, the test must be redone with a new sample.
At the face-to-face Basic Skills Training, you will learn the rapid test procedure, be evaluated on your ability to conduct the test, and, if you pass the evaluation, be certified to administer, read, and record the test.
Read this PDF to learn more about the OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody Test.
Ask yourself: What are the three possible results from a rapid antibody test? If you’re not sure, reread this screen.
Rapid Test Results
There are three possible rapid test results:A preliminary positive test result means that the test very likely detected HIV antibodies. The individual is very likely infected with HIV. Preliminary positive results must be confirmed. At most sites, this means the client submits a second sample and returns after seven to 14 days to receive the results of the confirmatory test. If the confirmatory test is also positive, it is considered a positive result and the client is HIV-positive.
A negative test result means that no antibodies to HIV were detected in the sample. The person is either not infected with HIV, or the person is infected but has not yet produced enough HIV antibodies to show up on the test. The process to produce antibodies takes anywhere from two weeks to six months, and many HIV-positive people have detectable antibodies by the end of three months. This time lag is known as the “window period.” We will discuss it in Module 3.
An invalid test result is very rare. If it occurs, the test must be redone with a new sample.
At the face-to-face Basic Skills Training, you will learn the rapid test procedure, be evaluated on your ability to conduct the test, and, if you pass the evaluation, be certified to administer, read, and record the test.
Read this PDF to learn more about the OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody Test.
Ask yourself: What are the three possible results from a rapid antibody test? If you’re not sure, reread this screen.