Laboratories can either report confirmed HIV tests manually or electronically. Starting from April 17, 2006, they are to be reported by name. The following forms and documents can be downloaded for HIV lab test reporting. If you would like to report an HIV case, or have any questions retrieving these files, please call the HIV Reporting Help Desk at (213) 351-8516.
Manual Lab Test Reporting - complete one of the following forms, insert in doubled envelops and mail to HIV Epidemiology Program, 600 S. Commonwealth Ave, Suite #1260, Los Angeles, CA 90005.
Electronic Lab Test Reporting - All of the electronic lab test report data need to be encrypted before being sent to the HIV Epidemiology Program in LA County. The encrypted file can be saved in a diskette or CD Rom, double enveloped, and mailed via a reliable carrier to HIV Epidemiology Program, 600 S. Commonwealth Ave, Suite #1260, Los Angeles, CA 90005. If you would like a free copy of an encryption software or set up other means of data transmission Please contact the HIV Reporting Help Desk at 213-351-8516 or hivepiemail@ladhs.org.
- Instruction and data layout (Preliminary format)
- Canned application - This MicroSoft ACCESS application provides laboratories a database structure to enter confirmed HIV tests, print out case report forms for confidential mailing, create subset of newly entered tests for electronic reporting, and maintain reported HIV tests on site.
