HIV Testing
Public Health Law
- Amendment of Part 63 of Title 10 (HIV/AIDS Testing, Reporting and Confidentiality of HIV Related Information)
- Letter to Providers
- Letter to New York City Providers (PDF, 178 KB, 2pg.)
- AIDS Institute Brief Update of the HIV Testing Legislation (PDF, 88 KB, 18pg.)
- Legislation and Memo (PDF, 191 KB, 15pg.)
- HIV Testing Law Frequently Asked Questions (Updated December, 2010)
- How NYS's New HIV Testing Law Affects Consumers - Questions and Answers for New York State Residents (Updated January, 2011)
- Implementation Outline (PDF, 100 KB, 4pg.)
- NYSDOH Statewide Webcast "Amended HIV Testing Public Health Law"
- Webcast Slide Presentation (PDF, 135 KB, 39pg.)
- NYS HIV Testing Law: Emergency Departments and Hospital Settings
- Have you had trouble implementing the revised NYS HIV Testing Law? Have you identified and treated Acute HIV Infection in the past? Learn first hand and ask questions of successful ED experienced physicians.
Consent Forms
- Model for General Medical Consent that Includes Written Consent for HIV Testing (DOH-5019) (PDF, 41 KB, 1pg.)
- Chinese (DOH-5019, 2/11) (PDF, 86 KB, 1pg.)
- French (DOH-5019, 2/11) (PDF, 51 KB, 1pg.)
- Haitian Creole (DOH-5019, 2/11) (PDF, 42 KB, 1pg.)
- Russian (DOH-5019, 2/11) (PDF, 45 KB, 1pg.)
- Spanish (DOH-5019, 2/11) (PDF, 131 KB, 1pg.)
- Model Form for Documenting Offer of HIV Testing (DOH-5020) (PDF, 29 KB, 1pg.)
- Chinese (DOH-5020, 1/11) (PDF, 64 KB, 1pg.)
- French (DOH-5020, 1/11) (PDF, 36 KB, 1pg.)
- Haitian Creole (DOH-5020, 1/11) (PDF, 33 KB, 1pg.)
- Russian (DOH-5020, 1/11) (PDF, 35 KB, 1pg.)
- Spanish (DOH-5020, 1/11) (PDF, 104 KB, 1pg.)
- HIV-Specific Model Consent Form (DOH-2556) (PDF, 38 KB, 1pg.)
- Chinese (DOH-2556, January 2011) (PDF, 108 KB, 1pg.)
- French (DOH-2556 January 2011) (PDF, 56 KB, 1pg.)
- Haitian Creole (DOH-2556, January 2011) (PDF, 117 KB, 5pg.)
- Russian (DOH-2556, January 2011) (PDF, 53 KB, 1pg.)
- Spanish (DOH-2556, January 2011) (PDF, 196 KB, 1pg.)
HIV Counseling & Testing Resource Directory and Free, Anonymous Testing Sites
- HIV Counseling and Testing Resource Directory - Revised Edition (November 2010 Update)
- Testing Sites (Free, anonymous HIV counseling and testing)
Providers
- Designated AIDS Center Clinic Contact List
- AIDS Institute Voluntary HIV Provider Directory (PDF, 625 KB, 112pg.)
- Out of State Providers
- The American Academy of HIV Medicine Directory of HIV/AIDS Specialists
- The AAHIVM, in collaboration with CDC, has developed a new online Referral Link directory listing of individual clinicians who specialize in HIV/AIDS care. The goal is to give general practitioners a handy tool to deliver care to any of their patients who test HIV positive, be it a consult with a nearby HIV/AIDS specialist or a referral to speciality care if needed. Through Referral Link, a general practitioner can provide a quality referral by matching an HIV care provider to their newly-diagnosed patient's specific situation, taking into account the patient's location, financial situation, and medical needs. AAHIVM's Referral Link lists all Academy Members, credentialed providers, and other HIV practitioners. Qualified HIV practitioners are encouraged to add their profile to the Referral Link database, which is free and does not require membership in the Academy.
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) offers a directory of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Medical Care providers.
- The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program can help people living with HIV/AIDS access the medical care they need but can't afford.
- Ryan White care includes medical care by doctors and clinics that know how to treat HIV/AIDS.
- Ryan White-funded medical care providers can refer you to dental care and other services like transportation as well as provide access to HIV medications.
- Ryan White provides HIV care to those without insurance. It may be able to fill gaps in care not covered by your insurance or other programs like Medicaid and Medicare. What you pay depends on whether you have your own health insurance and how much income and resources you have.
- The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program can help people living with HIV/AIDS access the medical care they need but can't afford.
- The American Academy of HIV Medicine Directory of HIV/AIDS Specialists
Rapid HIV Testing
- Considering Whether to Implement a Rapid Testing Program Using Rapid Testing Technology: A Self-Assessment for Agencies (PDF, 174 KB, 17pgs)
- Developing Protocols for Limited Service Laboratories Seeking to Offer Rapid HIV Testing in New York State
- March 1, 2006 Letter - Quality Control Requirements for Rapid HIV Testing
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Rapid HIV Testing Workbook and Implementation Guidelines for Limited Testing Sites in New York State
- HIV Counseling Process with Rapid Testing
- Health Care Facilities Enrolled in the HIV Primary Care Medicaid Program
- Rapid HIV Testing Guidance for Licensed Article 28 Facilities
- Guidance for Non-Clinical Providers
Defendant Testing
Prenatal HIV Prevention & Newborn Screening
- Maternal/Pediatric HIV Program Evaluation (Summary of Key Data)
- HIV Testing High-Risk Infants in Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) (PDF, 151 KB, 2pg.)
- Letter to NICUs: Policy on HIV Testing High-Risk Infants (PDF, 72 KB, 2pg.)
- NYS DOH Policy on Breastfeeding and HIV
- Letter to CEOs: Changes in the Expedited HIV Testing Regulations (2003) (PDF, 287 KB, 3pg.)
- Letter Regarding Regulatory Changes for Expedited HIV Testing in Labor & Delivery
- Instructions for completing the forms required by the MPHPCP
- DOH-4068 Instructions (PDF, 215 KB, 2pg.)
- DOH-4159 Instructions (PDF, 56 KB, 1pg.)
- DOH-1514 Instructions (PDF, 42 KB, 1pg.)
- Health Alert: Steps to Further Reduce Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission in NYS (2007)
- New York State Register (Expedited HIV Testing of Women and Newborns), Publication Dates: December 23, 1998, May 19, 1999, September 10, 2003, July 28, 2004 (PDF, 1.7 MB, 20pg.)
- Health Alert: Steps to Further Reduce Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in New York State
- Changes in the State's Newborn HIV Screening Program - Starting August 1, 1999
- Key Messages For Pregnant Women About HIV
- Women Speak Out About HIV Testing During Pregnancy
- NYS Comprehensive Newborn Screening Program Annual HIV Summary Reports
- Important News For New Mothers About Your Baby's HIV Test, April 2011
Resources
- Pre & Post Test Information
- Partner Services
- Standing Orders
- Reimbursement for HIV Counseling and Testing


