HIV Trends, Recommendations, and the Evolution of HIV Screening Tests

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Title: HIV Trends, Recommendations, and the Evolution of HIV Screening Tests

Originaly Aired: Thursday, September 28, 2017

Time: 1 p.m. ET

Presenter: Neil W. Anderson, MD

Unless otherwise noted, P.A.C.E.™ accreditation will expire six months after the live webinar.

Identify HIV Infections Sooner

Properly identifying HIV infections is a frequently requested education topic for the Fisher Healthcare™ team. With the successful introduction of antiviral drugs, HIV screening and testing has become a cornerstone for prevention and treatment. For those who test positive, it opens the door to life-saving treatment and reduces the transmission of HIV to others. And those who test negative can take preventative measures to ensure they remain negative.

Through the years, HIV screening tests have improved in performance and ease of use, but not all HIV tests are equal. In 2014, the CDC updated their recommendations on HIV testing to include screening with an updated lab test.

By participating in this webinar, you’ll learn about the evolution of HIV screening tests and the updated CDC HIV testing guidelines.

Learning Objectives

This complimentary, P.A.C.E.-accredited webinar will help participants:

  • Identify differences in HIV testing methodologies
  • Review current CDC and HRSA guidelines for HIV testing/screening/analysis and importance of early detection
  • Identify the patient population that can benefit from rapid point-of-care testing for HIV antigen/antibody
  • Develop strategies within one’s own institution to increase screening for HIV
  • Apply current guidelines and best practices to improve the care of patients who are HIV positive and HIV negative

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This webinar is produced by Whitehat Communications, a provider of continuing education programs in clinical laboratory sciences that has been approved by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. Program. One P.A.C.E. credit hour will be provided for this complimentary, basic-level program.


Presenter

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Neil W. Anderson, MD

Assistant Professor, Washington University School of Medicine
Assistant Medical Director of Clinical Microbiology, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO 

Dr. Anderson completed his training in anatomic and clinical pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, followed by a fellowship in clinical microbiology at Mayo Clinic. He currently is an Assistant Professor at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Assistant Medical Director of Clinical Microbiology at Barnes Jewish Hospital. His areas of academic pursuit include serologic and molecular testing for infectious diseases, with a particular focus on HIV testing.