Question

A 40-year-old man presents requesting an HIV test. According to national testing guidelines, how should the test be offered?

Accepted Answer

Provide pre-test discussion and obtain informed consent, no need for lengthy counselling

Answer

Only if he exhibits high-risk behaviour

Answer

Mandatory pre-test counselling is required

Answer

Refuse test unless symptomatic

Answer

Restrict testing to specialist clinics only

Practice question

A 40-year-old man presents requesting an HIV test. According to national testing guidelines, how should the test be offered?