Table 2:

Recommended monitoring for patients receiving pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (6), (7)

Laboratory analysisBaselineQ3 monthsQ12 months
HIV serologyXX
Hepatitis A total antibodyX (vaccinate if not immune)
Hepatitis B screen (surface antigen, surface antibody and core antibody)X (vaccinate if not immune)X (if not immune)
Hepatitis C antibodyXX
Gonorrhea and chlamydia screen (urine, throat swab or rectal swab NAAT depending on type of sexual activity reported)XX
Syphilis serologyXX
Serum creatinineXX
Lipid panel (TAF/FTC only)XX
UrinalysisX
Pregnancy test (as appropriate)XX
  • Note: NAAT = nucleic acid amplification test, TAF/FTC = tenofovir alafenamide fumarate/emtricitabine.