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CLSI M53-A – Criteria for Laboratory Testing and Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection; Approved Guideline, M53A

the appropriate clinical management of persons infected with HIV. Over the past several years, numerous tests and testingstrategies have been developed and are used by laboratorians and clinicians to diagnose HIV infection. CLSI document M53-A,Criteria for Laboratory Testing and Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection; Approved Guideline, provides anextensive review of existing laboratory methods commonly used to test for HIV infection. This guideline also offersrecommendations for how to best use and interpret these tests accurately and effectively to diagnose HIV infection.