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

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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.

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.

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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