University of Michigan Health System

CONSULT REQUEST GUIDELINES Print

HIV/AIDS Treatment Program (HATP)

Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines

Referral to HIV/AIDS Treatment Program (HATP) is appropriate for patients with:
-	Positive HIV ELISA and Positive HIV Western Blot tests.
-	Positive HIV ELISA and Indeterminate HIV Western Blot.
-	Documented history of HIV infection and need for continuation of care.

Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit

A documented positive test is necessary for referral.
HIV infection should be confirmed with the presence of a positive HIV Western Blot test since false positive HIV ELISA tests can occur.
Don't give patients positive results via telephone.
Contact HIV clinic Social Work prior to giving patient results of a positive test.

Patient Education/Information (includes preps)

Appointment Timeframe

1-2 weeks. Same day visits with Social Work can often be arranged to facilitate linkage to care

How to Get Results to Consultant

UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: Fax consult and records to (734) 763-5793 (confidential fax)

Clinic Contact Information

Physicians / Patients
Nurse line: 888-224-7939 / 734-936-8186
Anonymous HIV Testing:
734-763-9383 / 734-763-9227

Clinic Location Sites

UM Consulting Physician

HIV/AIDS Treatment Program Faculty