Overview
HIV testing and counseling helps patients choose an appropriate test, understand timing and results, and discuss prevention options such as condoms, PrEP or PEP where relevant. A negative result still requires awareness of the window period.
Key points
- Testing option explanation
- Window period guidance
- Prevention counseling
- Referral and follow-up planning
When to seek care
- Possible HIV exposure
- Routine screening request
- Questions after a test result
- Interest in PrEP or PEP