State Reporting Requirements for Negative HIV and HCV Test Results

As part of NASTAD’s commitment to advancing comprehensive and accurate HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) surveillance, NASTAD has developed a series of four new jurisdictional resources analyzing the reporting requirements for negative HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) test results across the United States. 

While positive HIV and HCV test results are commonly reported, requirements for reporting negative test results vary by state and are often less clearly understood. These resources aim to close that gap by supporting health departments, laboratories, and healthcare providers in understanding their legal obligations related to public health reporting, while strengthening HIV and HCV surveillance systems nationwide.

Each resource outlines the statutory and regulatory authority in each U.S. state and territory, answering two key questions:

• Are laboratories or healthcare providers required to report negative HIV or HCV screening test results?
• Are there additional reporting requirements for diagnostic HIV or HCV test results?

The information is presented in easy-to-navigate tables and is organized separately for laboratories and healthcare providers.

These tools can help public health partners:

• Align their practices with jurisdictional mandates
• Enhance the completeness of surveillance data
• Inform program planning and resource allocation

For more information or technical assistance, please contact Grace Lee Parr.