The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) AIDS and HIV Infection--Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection are as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in accordance with the Health and Safety Code, §81.101. The publication designating the most current definition may be requested from: Texas Department of State Health Services, TB/HIV/STD Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch, P.O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347.
2. (2) Confirmatory Test--A second analytical test that is done to detect disease, when an initial or screening test yields a preliminary positive result, which is independent of the initial test and uses a different technique and chemical principle in order to ensure reliability and accuracy.
3. (3) FASTA File--An electronic data format used to store nucleotide sequences of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
4. (4) HIV-Exposed Infant--Any infant born to an HIV-infected woman.
5. (5) Point of Care Tests--Diagnostic tests performed at or near the site of patient care that increase the likelihood of the patient receiving the results as well as referrals for treatment and support services in a timely manner. These tests are usually performed in emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and physician offices.
6. (6) Screening Test--An analytical test used to preliminarily detect the presence of disease. Positive screening test results should be followed by a confirmatory test to verify the presence of that disease.
7. (7) Sexually transmitted disease (STD)--An infection, with or without symptoms or clinical manifestations, that is or may be transmitted from one person to another during or as a result of sexual relations, and that produces or might produce a disease in, or otherwise impair, the health of either person, or might cause an infection or disease in a fetus in utero or a newborn. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), chancroid, Chlamydia trachomatis infection, gonorrhea, HIV infection, and syphilis are sexually transmitted diseases reportable under these rules, and each are as defined by CDC (see http://www.cdc.gov/ncphi/disss/nndss/casedef/case_definitions.htm).

Source Note:The provisions of this §97.131 adopted to be effective January 1, 1999, 23 TexReg 12668; amended to be effective August 5, 2001, 26 TexReg 5819; amended to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 9445.