Evaluation of the Quality of Self-collected Blood Spot Specimens for Laboratory HIV Testing - An InvolveMENt Sub Study
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | HIV / AIDS |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 7/11/2015 |
| Start Date: | January 2014 |
| Contact: | Laura C Gravens, MS, MPH |
| Email: | lauragravens@gmail.com |
| Phone: | 404-712-8630 |
Explaining the Differences in HIV Prevalence and Incidence Between Black and White Men Who Have Sex With Men in Atlanta
We will invite a convenience sample of up to 45 enrolled subjects to participate in an
optional, self-administered blood specimen collection procedure to determine optimal
procedures for collection.
optional, self-administered blood specimen collection procedure to determine optimal
procedures for collection.
Participants will be recruited to this one-time assessment during their follow-up visits.
After completing a consent procedure specific to this study component, participants will be
provided with instructions on how to fully self-administer the procedure of a finger stick
and also blotting to collect a blood specimen using a 1, 3 or 5 blood spot specimen
collection card. These specimens will be labeled with the participant's unique
identification number, and no other identifying information. The dried blood spots will be
evaluated by a laboratorian to assess quality, but will not be tested for HIV. This
evaluation will help determine what number of self-collected dried blood spots yields the
highest usable quantity of sample for HIV testing. There will be a separate monetary
incentive of $30 for this procedure.
After completing a consent procedure specific to this study component, participants will be
provided with instructions on how to fully self-administer the procedure of a finger stick
and also blotting to collect a blood specimen using a 1, 3 or 5 blood spot specimen
collection card. These specimens will be labeled with the participant's unique
identification number, and no other identifying information. The dried blood spots will be
evaluated by a laboratorian to assess quality, but will not be tested for HIV. This
evaluation will help determine what number of self-collected dried blood spots yields the
highest usable quantity of sample for HIV testing. There will be a separate monetary
incentive of $30 for this procedure.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be either currently enrolled or previously enrolled in the InvolveMENt Study
through Emory University
- Over 18 years old
- HIV Negative
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not enrolled or previously enrolled in the InvolveMENt Study through Emory University
- Under 18 years old
- HIV Positive
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