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algorithm using two HIV EIAs (Vironostika HIV UNIFORM II Plus O v 3.3 and MurexHIV 1.2.0). For quality control, all reactive specimens and 5% of nonreactive specimenswere re‐tested at the QA laboratory using the same testing algorithm. Specimens withdiscordant results between the two laboratories were resolved by HIV DNA PCR orreported as indeterminate.Repository specimensSerum, plasma, packed cells, and DBS samples remaining after testing were stored at ‐80 o Cat the NHRL for future testing. Proposals for the use of repository specimens will bereviewed following standard procedures by <strong>KAIS</strong> leadership and submitted to the necessaryethical review committees for approval.Field supervisionAs part of the main survey supervision, a member of the central laboratory team visitedfield‐based laboratory staff each month during the data collection period. Laboratorysupervisors ensured high quality of specimens and replenished supplies for field teams.They also helped monitor and evaluate adherence to laboratory‐related procedures,including bio‐safety standards, and provided support to the laboratory field staff andassistance in problem solving any laboratory‐related issues.Laboratory data managementThe LIMS used for the <strong>2007</strong> <strong>KAIS</strong> was developed by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, CDC‐Uganda and other collaborators for the 2005 Uganda AIS. The platform for the system wasMicrosoft Access software. Upon receipt of specimens at the core laboratory, techniciansscanned barcodes into the LIMS, which immediately identified any duplicate entries. TheLIMS was installed at the NHRL and the KEMRI QA laboratory. During testing, the LIMSautomatically captured HIV, HSV‐2 and CD4 results from laboratory EIA readers. Syphilisresults were double‐entered manually into a separate, stand‐alone database system. TheLIMS, programmed with the approved testing algorithms, generated a final set of results foreach participant.A.5 RETURNING LABORATORY TEST RESULTS TO PARTICIPANTSReturning test results with appropriate post‐test counselling to persons infected with HIVand <strong>STI</strong>s can help HIV‐infected individuals recognize symptoms, seek care and treatment,reduce transmission to others and protect themselves from acquiring other <strong>STI</strong>s. Uninfectedpersons who learn their test results can also benefit from risk reduction counsellingmessages on how to protect themselves from acquiring HIV and other <strong>STI</strong>s.In the <strong>2007</strong> <strong>KAIS</strong>, participants who consented to blood draw during the survey were givenan opportunity to learn their HIV, syphilis, and HSV‐2 results and CD4 count, if HIVinfected, approximately six weeks after sample collection. This activity was entirelyvoluntary and not a requirement for participation in the <strong>2007</strong> <strong>KAIS</strong>. The survey utilized a<strong>KAIS</strong> <strong>2007</strong> 290

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