1.Initiation of OI prophylaxis at 6Â weeks |
2.Collect dried blood spot (DBS) for PCR test by 6Â weeks |
3.Receipt of DBS at lab within 10Â days of collection |
4.Return of PCR results from lab within 2Â weeks |
5.Notify mother within 2Â weeks of the EID provider receiving results |
6.Initiate all HIV-infected infants on ART within 4Â weeks of notifying the mother |
7.Retest all HIV-uninfected infants at 9Â months, initiate ART w/in 4Â weeks if applicablea |
8.Retest all HIV-uninfected infants at 18Â months, initiate ART w/in 4Â weeks if applicablea |