A total of 74.2% of test sequences matched the CDC-recommended algorithm.Ĭonclusions: Our study findings suggest that the CDC HIV diagnostic algorithm is complex and may pose suboptimal testing efficiency. A total of 8.5% of patients had more than 1 Geenius test in 2017, and 11.2% of the time, results of the first and second tests differed. In 26.4% of test sequences, the Geenius results were indeterminate or negative and required subsequent confirmatory NATs. Results: A total of 26,319 patients were identified (mean age, 40.7 years 66.4% male), with 28,954 Geenius tests, 7234 Aptima tests, and 298 HIV-2 NATs. Study measures included Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act–compliant patient demographics, test results, test frequency, and sequence relative to the CDC HIV diagnostic algorithm, including HIV-1 RNA Qualitative Assay (Aptima) or HIV-2 nucleic acid test (NAT). Methods: Using data from Quest Diagnostics, we identified patients with at least 1 HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody differentiation test (BioRad Geenius HIV 1/2 Supplemental Assay ) between January 1 and December 31, 2017. Study Design: Retrospective database analysis. Westchester Medical Center’s hospital-based board certified clinical and anatomic laboratory offers a broad menu of routine and esoteric procedures.Objectives: To understand real-world implementation of the updated CDC HIV diagnostic testing algorithm. This broad in-house capability, coupled with extensive and advanced instrumentation, electronic communication and a skilled team of laboratory professionals, enables Westchester Medical Center’s laboratory to deliver the highest level of quality and service, around the clock, seven days a week. Since roughly 100% of the laboratory testing is performed on site, we are able to optimize our testing schedules and provide excellent turnaround times for your patients’ results. The laboratory is backed by the unique and substantial resources of Westchester Medical Center and serves healthcare providers throughout the medical community.
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