HIV Standard Wording, to be included in all consent forms for research that will perform the HIV blood test.

Your blood will also be tested for HIV; a test used in the screening for the virus that causes AIDS. This will be conducted in a confidential manner. You will be informed that pre and post counseling will be provided regarding HIV testing. If you have any questions regarding the nature of the HIV blood test, its expected benefits, its risks, and alternate tests, you may ask questions before you decide to consent to the HIV blood test.