HIV Testing Provider Tool Kit
This guide provides useful resources for HIV testing and linking HIV-positive individuals to care.
Toolkit Contents
- NYS HIV Testing Law and CDC Recommendations
- Obtaining Consent for HIV Testing (PDF)
- How to Provide HIV Test Results (PDF)
- HIV/AIDS Reporting and Partner Services
- HIV Testing Technologies: Testing Algorithm & Recommendations (PDF)
- A Guide for Providers: HIV Testing, Reporting and Partner Notification (PDF)
- Additional Resources
NY State recommended HIV Testing Algorithm: This link is to the CDC's June 2014 recommendations for laboratory testing for the diagnosis of HIV infection.
Patient Materials
You can find PDFs below. You can also call 311 to place an order to get the materials in print.
- BeHIVsure Posters (PDF)
- Positive Living Booklet — Your Guide to Healthy Living (PDF)
- If Your HIV Test Is Positive (PDF)
Other languages: [Español] - New York Knows Posters (PDF)
Other languages: [Español] - What You Need to Know About an HIV Test (PDF)
- New York State Department of Health Post-Negative Information Sheet (PDF)
Other languages: [Español] - HIV Prevention and Care: City Health Information (PDF)
- New York City HIV Test is Negative Notification Card (PDF)
- New York City Health Department Sexual Health Clinics
Call 311 to order the following materials:
- HIV Testing Waiting Room Easel and Palm Cards Contact Notification
- Assistance Program Palm Cards for Patients
Referring HIV Positive Clients to Care
Additional Resources
HIV Testing+
HIV Positive+
HIV Prevention+