Introduction: The aim of the study was to analyze the implementation of a rapid HIV test in Asturias (Spain).
Methods: The study was conducted in two STI Units using the Determine® HIV-1/2 test.
Results: A total of 1011 people were tested, of whom 65.3% had never been tested for HIV previously, and 71.4% were heterosexual men. Twenty-one tests were confirmed positive by Enzyme Immunoassay/Western Blot (EIA/WB) assay An increase was observed in the diagnosis of HIV.
Conclusion: Awareness campaigns and rapid tests could be effective methods for the early diagnosis of HIV.
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