| Prevalence Area | Definition (Diagnosed HIV Prevalence) | Recommended Testing Activities in Healthcare Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Extremely High RED | >5 per 1,000 population | Offer and recommend an HIV test to adults admitted to hospital or attending an emergency department (ED), regardless of whether they are having a blood test. In general practice, offer a test to all new registrants or those having blood tests if they haven't been tested in the last 12 months. |
| High AMBER | 2-5 per 1,000 population | Offer and recommend an HIV test to all young people and adults admitted to hospital or attending an ED if they are already having a blood test for another reason. In general practice, offer a test to all new registrants or those having blood tests if they haven't been tested in the last 12 months. |
| Low GREEN | <2 per 1,000 population | People attending sexual health services should be tested. Testing should be targeted to individuals based on risk factors (e.g., indicator conditions). |
HIV testing guidelines
Data shown split by local authority
HIV testing guidelines
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About this visualisation
The rate of people living with a diagnosed HIV infection per 1,000 people aged 15-59 years is used to inform HIV testing guidelines.
Rates are categorised as follows:
- Red: Extremely high (>5 per 1,000)
- Amber: High (2-5 per 1,000)
- Green: Low (<2 per 1,000).
In areas with high and extremely high HIV prevalence, HIV testing services should be expanded outside of sexual health settings in accordance with NICE and BHIVA testing guidelines.
Breakdown: geographic region.