Evaluation of the Quality of Self-collected Blood Spot Specimens for Laboratory HIV Testing - An InvolveMENt Sub Study

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.

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Key information

Conditions

HIV

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Number of DBS Spots

Other

The number of DBS spots on the card constitutes the experimental condition.

Primary outcomes

Viable sample for HIV Testing

Time frame: Outcome measure will be assessed with in two weeks of all samples being collected

Samples will be examined and not tested by a lab technician for acceptability for HIV testing.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Emory University

Other

Collaborators

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Registry information

Official study title

Explaining the Differences in HIV Prevalence and Incidence Between Black and White Men Who Have Sex With Men in Atlanta

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Jan 23, 2014
Registry last updated: Jun 25, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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