Bibliographic information

GuidelineConsolidated guidelines on HIV testing services, 2019
Year of Publication2020
Issuing InstitutionWHO

Recommendation

New

Dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) can be the first test in HIV testing strategies and algorithms in antenatal care (ANC) settings.

Notes and Remarks

Dual testing is not appropriate for women on ART or women diagnosed and treated for syphilis during pregnancy