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The AETC National Resource Center (NRC) is dedicated to identifying, reviewing and increasing accessibility of high quality patient education materials that are useful for providers and their patients. In order to achieve this goal, the NRC has developed a three-step patient education materials review process. The materials below have successfully undergone this review process. Purchasing and distribution information is provided for materials that are not available in format for posting on the web.
 UNDERSTANDING HIV LAB TESTS
Last Reviewed by NRC: February 21, 2001

This booklet is designed to help consumers living with HIV understand the meaning of each lab tests that they may receive in the future.

 VIRAL LOAD INFORMATION SERIES FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE
Last Reviewed by NRC: March 29, 2001

This booklet provides information about viral load testing, viral load levels, how often to test, how counts reflect drug resistance and how viral load can impact HIV transmission.

 A SISTER'S STORY
Last Reviewed by NRC: n/a

"A Sister's Story" is an educational tool brought to you by Bristol-Myers Squibb Virology, which focuses on prison inmates and encourages them to confront their HIV status through HIV testing.

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