CLSI M53-A

the appropriate clinical management of persons infected with HIV. Over the past several years, numerous tests and testing strategies 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 an extensive review of existing laboratory methods commonly used to test for HIV infection. This guideline also offers recommendations for how to best use and interpret these tests accurately and effectively to diagnose HIV infection.