A 29-year-old man with new HIV exposure is within 36 hours. According to CDC, what baseline testing is needed before/at PEP initiation?...

Question

A 29-year-old man with new HIV exposure is within 36 hours. According to CDC, what baseline testing is needed before/at PEP initiation?

Accepted Answer

HIV Ag/Ab test, HBV/HCV serologies, renal/hepatic function

Answer

HIV test only; defer all else

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No tests necessary before starting

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CD4 count only

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HIV RNA only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): HIV PEP Baseline Workup