Testing guidelines, technologies, and needs around HIV treatment and prevention continue to evolve—particularly in areas such as resistance monitoring and surveillance. For clinical labs, this evolution brings increasing complexity, not only in terms of the tests being performed but also in understanding the clinical context in which results are interpreted.

This compendium provides a comprehensive knowledge base for clinical lab professionals involved in HIV testing. It brings together foundational concepts and new insights on testing strategies, resistance monitoring, and public health surveillance of new antiretroviral classes, helping laboratorians stay aligned with current best practices and strengthening their ability to troubleshoot, interpret, and communicate results with confidence.
Download this compendium to discover:
- Considerations for improving HIV testing approaches
- Advantages and limitations of available test modalities
- Evolving policies for resistance testing in low- and middle-income countries
- The role of clinical labs in HIV surveillance
