Welcome, Team 1917!
This page is geared toward staff members who are interested in learning how to administer HIV testing in the absence of our regular HIV Testing Team members (like while we operate under a Limited Business Model due to COVID-19).
Below you will find links to various resources related to administering the INSTI HIV 1/2 Antibody Test. Thank you so much for being willng to learn and provide this service to patient partners and other individuals during this time.
Online INSTI Test administration training from Biolytical. This course will take you through the basics of INSTI test administration and generate a certificate of training completion. Please download or screenshot your certificate and send it to kachinakudroff@uabmc.edu so that the Testing Team has documentation of your training.
https://insti.com/courses/
INSTI_Quick_Reference_Guide_from_Biolytical.pdf
INSTI Training Video: For your reference after completing the course.
INSTI Training Slide Deck. This slide deck was created by members of our Testing Team for use during HIV Testing and Couseling Trainings. It contains much of the same information as provided in the online training course but may be a helpful supplement for those who want downloadable resources.
INSTI_HIV_1_2_Rapid_HIV_test.pdf
Consent and Testing Form. This slide deck describes the process for consenting clients to administer the HIV test, collect relevant demographic information, assess for test history, and provide test results, including follow-up dependent upon result.
HIV_Test_Counseling_during_COVID_19.pdf
ZOOM Meeting. While we hope these resources are straight forward, our Testing Team is dedicated to ensuring your understanding and comfort in providing these tests. If you would like to set up a Zoom call to discuss test administration, please contact Kachina Kudroff, kachinakudroff@uabmc.edu, 205-572-9779.
Testing Protocol. Below you will find our full protocol as well as a one-page info sheet outline the testing and follow-up steps. Please feel encouraged to print the one-page sheet or both documents for your reference in clinic.
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INSERT ONE-PAGE INFO SHEET HERE
Thank you again for everything you do to support the health and well-being our our patients, their partners, and the community at large. We are grateful for your willingingness to provide this service in our absence.