A cross-sectional analysis of fingerstick blood self-microcollection for remote HIV suppression monitoring in Atlanta, Georgia, USA: a path to expanding access to continuum of care
Under a rigorous protocol, plasma from mailed, self-collected fingersticks by untrained individuals were suitable for remote viral suppression monitoring. This evaluation, however, was limited to temperatures and courier service in the U.S. Approved testing options for self-collected samples may support HIV telemedicine and empower persons to overcome barriers to care services.
Authors
- Ariana Santos Tino
- Jeffrey Alan Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9202-846X)
- Ruth Dana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4654-5287)
- Jin-fen Li
- Patrick S. Sullivan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7728-0587)
- Vickie Sullivan
- Erin Rogers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3207-7956)
- M. Leanne Ward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5962-3005)
- Wei Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5240-8644)
- Amanda Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3678-1104)
Institutions
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
- Emory University (US)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (UG)
- The Centers (US)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AIDS Research and Therapy
- Published
- 2025-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-025-00781-1
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention