No person with a known or suspected AIDS or HIV infection will be discriminated against in any manner, including medical treatment, and the administration of personnel policies. Universal precautions require the use of barriers, such as gloves, gowns, masks, or protective eyeware, as appropriate, when exposure to blood or body substances is anticipated. Informed consent must be obtained prior to testing for HIV infection.
All laboratory tests require a physician's order.
All aspects of the HIV testing process are to be conducted in a manner which will protect confidentiality. Persons undergoing HIV testing should be informed and have the opportunity to discuss the results of their HIV tests, as well as to receive appropriate counselling. HIV testing is mandatory for all donors of blood and blood products, organs, tissues, semen, or ova intended for transplantation of infusion, as required by state law. All Rights Reserved. The Thomas Jefferson University web site, its contents and programs, is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor is it intended to create any physician-patient relationship.