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HIV and HCV Testing Resources 

Quick Links

• HIV testing in healthcare settings - Tools to assist in the implementation of routine opt-out HIV testing
• Targeted HIV testing - Resources for providers of HIV testing in community settings
• HCV Testing  - Guidance to assist in implementing HCV testing in non-health care settings
• Perinatal HIV Prevention Project
• California HIV/AIDS Service Referral Website - California-specific information on HIV testing, prevention, care and treatment, and support services
• Partner Services – Resources for providers or clinics that would like to provide HIV Partner Services for clients or establish a referral system to local HIV Partner Services staff
• Testing Makes Us Stronger Campaign - Bring the Testing Makes Us Stronger campaign to your community or organization by downloading free campaign materials for distribution.

HIV Testing Policy Letters

• Guidance on Change to HIV Counselor Requirements of Senate Bill 853 (PDF)- Addresses change to HIV counselor training requirements and training opportunities. (posted November 17, 2010)
• Guidance for HIV Confirmation Testing in HIV Testing Venues (PDF)- Clarifies current statute and regulation related to HIV confirmation testing in consideration of advances in HIV testing technology. (October 13, 2010)
• Routine HIV Screening in Medical Settings, CDPH Support of (PDF)- Information regarding recent relevant changes to California Law. (March 2009) 
• Policy Letter - Assembly Bill 682 (PDF)- Elimination of written consent requirement for medical care provider-ordered HIV tests. (September 24, 2008)
• Changes in California Law Regarding HIV Testing for Pregnant Women (PDF)- (February 7, 2008)
• Passage of Assembly Bill 682: Providing for HIV Testing in Medical Settings Without Written Consent, (PDF)- (January 18, 2008) 
• HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health Care Settings (PDF) - The California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS issues a guidance letter on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Recommendations. (January 10, 2007)

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