Evaluation of the Quality of Self-collected Blood Spot Specimens for Laboratory HIV Testing - An InvolveMENt Sub Study

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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We will invite a convenience sample of up to 45 enrolled subjects to participate in an optional, self-administered blood specimen collection procedure to determine optimal procedures for collection.

Detailed Description
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Participants will be recruited to this one-time assessment during their follow-up visits. After completing a consent procedure specific to this study component, participants will be provided with instructions on how to fully self-administer the procedure of a finger stick and also blotting to collect a blood specimen using a 1, 3 or 5 blood spot specimen collection card. These specimens will be labeled with the participant's unique identification number, and no other identifying information. The dried blood spots will be evaluated by a laboratorian to assess quality, but will not be tested for HIV. This evaluation will help determine what number of self-collected dried blood spots yields the highest usable quantity of sample for HIV testing. There will be a separate monetary incentive of $30 for this procedure.

Official Title
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Explaining the Differences in HIV Prevalence and Incidence Between Black and White Men Who Have Sex With Men in Atlanta

Conditions
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HIV

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Number of DBS Spots


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Must be either currently enrolled or previously enrolled in the InvolveMENt Study through Emory University Over 18 years old HIV Negative Exclusion Criteria: Not enrolled or previously enrolled in the InvolveMENt Study through Emory University Under 18 years old HIV Positive

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| 1 Dried Blood Spot (DBS)<br>Number of DBS Spots Participants will be asked to fill one spot on a dried blood spot collection card. | Other: Number of DBS Spots<br>* The number of DBS spots on the card constitutes the experimental condition.<br>|
| 3 DBS Spots<br>Number of DBS Spots Participants will be asked to fill three spots on a dried blood spot collection card. | Other: Number of DBS Spots<br>* The number of DBS spots on the card constitutes the experimental condition.<br>|
| 5 DBS Sports<br>Number of DBS Spots Participants will be asked to fill five spots on a dried blood spot collection card. | Other: Number of DBS Spots<br>* The number of DBS spots on the card constitutes the experimental condition.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viable sample for HIV Testing | Samples will be examined and not tested by a lab technician for acceptability for HIV testing. | Outcome measure will be assessed with in two weeks of all samples being collected |