For people living with HIV, knowing their viral load numbers is essential, especially when the clinic or doctor's office is far away.
The TrueLevel Study will help determine whether self-administered viral load monitoring can help people living with HIV more easily manage their care.
If we’re successful, we can make self-administered viral load monitoring accessible. This will make it easier for people to get the care they need, improve their health, and reduce the transmission of HIV.
We follow all data protection laws, including HIPAA, and use industry-standard security measures to keep your information safe. Your data won’t be shared without your consent unless required by law. You can access, update, or ask us to delete your personal information at any time.
For more detailed information, please review our privacy policy.
Your blood sample will be processed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV Laboratory, which developed this method to support people facing barriers to HIV care. Samples are handled with the highest standards for safety, accuracy, and confidentiality. The CDC will not be able to identify you or anyone who provides a sample. All samples will be destroyed within 6 months after the study ends.
Apply online or in-person at Selma AIR. After you submit your application, we’ll send you a request, asking for your permission to contact you for an eligibility screening.
A member of the study team will conduct a brief phone interview with you to confirm your eligibility to participate.
After we confirm your eligibility, we’ll email you a consent form requesting permission to send you your blood sample collection kit, as well as important study instructions and updates.
You can choose to have a blood sample collection kit mailed directly to you, or you can pick up your kit in person at Selma AIR.
Follow the kit instructions to collect your sample. For more details on how to self-collect, package, and return your blood sample, please watch our instructional video.
Return your sample within 24 hours after collection by scheduling a FedEx pickup or by dropping it off at a FedEx location Monday through Thursday. If you collect your sample in person at Selma AIR, they will ship it for you.
After you ship your blood sample, we’ll send you a short follow-up survey. Once you complete the survey and your sample has been processed, you'll receive easy instructions to claim your $75 VISA Gift Card.
You can refer up to 2 people to the TrueLevel Study. Once they ship their blood sample and it has been processed, you'll receive easy instructions to claim a $25 VISA Gift Card for each referral. Offer available while supplies last.
Help make HIV viral load monitoring easier — and receive a $75 gift card for your time and effort. To qualify, you must be at least 18 years old, living with HIV, and living in a participating TrueLevel Study location.
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If you are unsure of your HIV status or have other questions, your local TrueLevel Community Organization can help. Contact Selma AIR at 334-872-6795 or info@selmaair.org. Your local health department will also have resources.
