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| ![](media/image1.j     | Module 7                                    |
| peg){width="1.90625in" |                                             |
| height="               | **Preparation for Testing -- Supplies and   |
| 1.8729166666666666in"} | Kits**                                      |
+------------------------+---------------------------------------------+

+----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
|                |                                                     |
+----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
| **Purpose**    | To help you become familiar and comfortable with    |
|                | the different supplies and materials required for   |
|                | HIV rapid testing.                                  |
+----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
| **P            | None                                                |
| re-requisite** |                                                     |
|                |                                                     |
| **Modules**    |                                                     |
+----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
| **Learning     | At the end of this module, you will be able to:     |
| Objectives**   |                                                     |
|                | -   List and identify all the supplies required for |
|                |     HIV rapid testing                               |
|                |                                                     |
|                | -   List and identify all the components of test    |
|                |     kits for HIV rapid testing                      |
+----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
| **Content      | > Supplies for HIV rapid testing                    |
| Outline**      | >                                                   |
|                | > Components of Test kits                           |
+----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
| **Handout**    | Checklist of Supplies and Materials                 |
+----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
| ![](media      | Replace pictures of supplies and materials with     |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Supplies and  | Refer to the checklist |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
| Materials       | at the end of the      |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
| Checklist**     | module for a list of   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | materials and supplies |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | required for HIV rapid |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | testing. Read the rest |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | of the module if you   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | are not already        |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | familiar with these    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | items.                 |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Gloves**      | Gloves are used for    |   | ! |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | safety reasons -- to   |   | [ |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | protect both you and   |   | ] |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | the patient or client. |   | ( |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | It is important that   |   | m |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | the proper size gloves |   | e |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | are used. Wearing      |   | d |   |   |   |     |            |
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|                 | may puncture the       |   | g |   |   |   |     |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
|                 | Gloves must be changed |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | between patients, and  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | disposed of in a       |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | container labeled as   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | bio-hazardous waste.   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | Never use gloves that  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | have been previously   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | used or are torn.      |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | Gloves come in Latex   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | or polypropylene -     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | consider latex         |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | allergies when         |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | selecting the type of  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | glove to use.          |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Alcohol       | ![](me                 |   |   |   |   |   | ![  |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
|                 | Alcohol is used to     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | cleanse the finger     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | before pricking the    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | client's finger.       |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | Alternatively, use a   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | bottle of rubbing      |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | alcohol and cotton     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | wool.                  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Cotton Gauze  | ![](me                 |   |   |   |   | ! |     |            |
| or Cotton       | dia/image6.jpeg){width |   |   |   |   | [ |     |            |
| Balls**         | ="2.040277777777778in" |   |   |   |   | ] |     |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
|                 | Cotton balls are used  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | to: wipe away the      |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | first drop of blood,   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | and to stop bleeding   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | after specimen is      |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | collected. They are    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | for single use only.   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | Contaminated cotton    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | gauze or cotton balls  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | should be disposed of  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | with other hazardous   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | waste.                 |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Sterile       | ![](me                 |   | ! |   |   |   |     |            |
| Lancets**       | dia/image8.jpeg){width |   | [ |   |   |   |     |            |
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|                 | There are a variety of |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | lancets available for  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | use. Some are easier   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | to use than others.    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | One difference in the  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | types of lancets is    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | the depth of the       |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | puncture made by the   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | retractable blade.     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Pipette**     | Pipettes are used to   |   | ! |   |   |   |     | !          |
|                 | collect a specified    |   | [ |   |   |   |     | [](media/i |
|                 | volume of blood        |   | ] |   |   |   |     | mage11.png |
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|                 | fingertip. There are 2 |   | m |   |   |   |     | .881944444 |
|                 | types of pipettes      |   | e |   |   |   |     | 4444444in" |
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|                 | The *transfer pipette* |   | a |   |   |   |     | 666665in"} |
|                 | is a disposable        |   | / |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | plastic item that is   |   | i |   |   |   |     | *          |
|                 | used only once. Be     |   | m |   |   |   |     | *Automatic |
|                 | sure to dispose of     |   | a |   |   |   |     | Pipette**  |
|                 | this along with other  |   | g |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | contaminated waste.    |   | e |   |   |   |     |            |
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|                 | most often used in     |   | e |   |   |   |     |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
|                 | The loop is another    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
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|                 | specified volume of    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | blood. This is used    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | with some kits.        |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Timer**       | ![](medi               |   | ! |   |   |   |     |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
|                 | Shown here are two     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | types of timer that    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | can be used for        |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | waiting the specified  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | time to elapse before  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | test results are read. |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | You may also use a     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | watch, or clock.       |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Standard      | Each site will also    |   | ! |   |   |   |     |            |
| Operating       | need to follow         |   | [ |   |   |   |     |            |
| Procedures and  | standard operating     |   | ] |   |   |   |     |            |
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| and Writing     | a/image15.jpeg){width= |   | [ |   |   |   |     |            |
| Pens**          | "1.7902777777777779in" |   | ] |   |   |   |     |            |
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|                 | A permanent marker as  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | seen on the left is    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | best used for labeling |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | test devices. Ball     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | point pens (seen on    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | the right) are used to |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | fill in forms. Never   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | use pencils,           |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | especially for         |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | recording client       |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | results -- results can |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | be erased and changed. |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Sharps        | ![](med                |   |   |   | ! |   |     |            |
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| Disinfectant    | ="2.165277777777778in" |   |   |   | ] |   |     |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
|                 | There are many         |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | different types of     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | disposal bins. Shown   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | in the above right is  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | an example of a jar    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | with disfectant and    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | lid, which can be used |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | in the absence of a    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | formal disposal bin.   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | Regardless of the      |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | brand or type of       |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | container, it should   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | be one in which your   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | hand cannot reach      |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | inside.                |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |                        |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | All sharps containers  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | must be labeled as     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | bio-hazard waste.      |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | Stickers with a symbol |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | indicating biohazard   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | waste may be available |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | in your area.          |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Proper        | ![](med                | ! |   |   |   |   |     |            |
| Disposal of     | ia/image19.jpeg){width | [ |   |   |   |   |     |            |
| Contaminated    | ="2.040277777777778in" | ] |   |   |   |   |     |            |
| Waste**         | height="               | ( |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | 1.8916666666666666in"} | m |   |   |   |   |     |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
|                 | Image above --         |   | I |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | Non-Sharps             |   | m |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | contaminated waste can |   | a |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | be disposed of in a    |   | g |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | container that does    |   | e |   |   |   |     |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Waste         | ![](media/image2       |   |   |   | ! |   |     |            |
| Disposal**      | 1.jpeg){width="2.25in" |   |   |   | [ |   |     |            |
|                 | height="               |   |   |   | ] |   |     |            |
|                 | 1.7951388888888888in"} |   |   |   | ( |   |     |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
|                 | Note the image on the  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | left contains          |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | contaminated waste     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | that has a closable    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | lid. This floor model  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | offers the option of   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | stepping on the opener |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | so that you hands will |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | not have to touch the  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | container.             |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Household     | Can you see the        |   | ! |   |   |   |     |            |
| Bleach and      | following items in the |   | [ |   |   |   |     |            |
| Container**     | picture?               |   | ] |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |                        |   | ( |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | -   The cup for        |   | m |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     measuring 1 part   |   | e |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     bleach and 9 parts |   | d |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     water              |   | i |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |                        |   | a |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | -   The pen used for   |   | / |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     labeling the spray |   | i |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     bottle             |   | m |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |                        |   | a |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | -   The tape used for  |   | g |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     attaching to the   |   | e |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     bottle for         |   | 2 |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     labeling with the  |   | 3 |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     expiration date.   |   | . |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     Bleach solutions   |   | j |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     lose its           |   | p |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     disinfecting power |   | e |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     after 7 days.      |   | g |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |                        |   | ) |   |   |   |     |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Examine Test  | Examine the test kits  |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
| Kits**          | that are approved in   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | your country. Pay      |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | attention to the       |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | components of each     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | test kit. In addition, |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | notice the following   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | two components:        |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |                        |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | -   Desiccant packet   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     -- This is not     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     used when          |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     performing the     |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     test. It only      |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     serves to keep the |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     packet contents    |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     dry before use. It |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     should be          |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     discarded when the |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     test kit packet is |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     opened.            |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |                        |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 | -   Buffer solution -- |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     Required by some   |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     kits               |   |   |   |   |   |     |            |
+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
| **Organize Your | Having an organized    |   |   | ! |   |   |     |            |
| Work Area**     | workspace is key to    |   |   | [ |   |   |     |            |
|                 | producing quality      |   |   | ] |   |   |     |            |
|                 | results. It is         |   |   | ( |   |   |     |            |
|                 | important to:          |   |   | m |   |   |     |            |
|                 |                        |   |   | e |   |   |     |            |
|                 | -   Keep working area  |   |   | d |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     neat, clean and    |   |   | i |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     organized.         |   |   | a |   |   |     |            |
|                 |                        |   |   | / |   |   |     |            |
|                 | -   Have necessary     |   |   | i |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     supplies placed    |   |   | m |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     within reach at    |   |   | a |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     the testing area   |   |   | g |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     before testing.    |   |   | e |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     Once the tester    |   |   | 2 |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     sits with the      |   |   | 4 |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     client, it will    |   |   | . |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     make the client    |   |   | j |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     even more nervous  |   |   | p |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     if the tester has  |   |   | e |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     to keep getting up |   |   | g |   |   |     |            |
|                 |     to collect more    |   |   | ) |   |   |     |            |
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+
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+-----------------+------------------------+---+---+---+---+---+-----+------------+

+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
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+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+

+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
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+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| Find out how    |                                                    |
| much you have   |                                                    |
| learned by      |                                                    |
| answering these |                                                    |
| questions.      |                                                    |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| What are these  |                                                    |
| items used for? |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| Gloves          |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| Alcohol swabs   |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| Cotton balls or |                                                    |
| gauze           |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| Sterile lancets |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| Pipette         |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| > **Timer**     |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| Standard        |                                                    |
| operating       |                                                    |
| procedures      |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| Marking pens    |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| Sharps disposal |                                                    |
| bins            |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| Disinfectant    |                                                    |
| jar             |                                                    |
|                 |                                                    |
| > **Bleach**    |                                                    |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| List and        |                                                    |
| explain the     |                                                    |
| components in   |                                                    |
| the test kits   |                                                    |
| approved for    |                                                    |
| use in your     |                                                    |
| country?        |                                                    |
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+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+

**Checklist of Supplies and Materials**

  ----- ----------------------------- ----- -----------------------------
        **HIV Rapid Test Kit(s)**           **Surgical Gloves**

        **Alcohol or alcohol prep           **Cotton gauze / wool**
        pads**                              

        **Laboratory Coats or               **Timer, clock, or watch**
        Aprons**                            

        **Sterile Lancets**                 **Lancet bin or Disinfectant
                                            jar**

        **Transfer pipettes, pipette        **Pens for labeling**
        tips**                              

        **Paper towels**                    **Hand washing soap**

        **Leak-proof bag**                  **Disinfectant**

        **Band-Aids or plasters**           **Thermometer**

        **Positive and Negative             **Log book or register**
        Controls**                          

        **Spray/Wash bottle**               **Standard Operating
                                            Procedures**
  ----- ----------------------------- ----- -----------------------------