Who can request a subject for an HIV or hepatitis test?

• A. All of the above
• B. Supervisor
• C. Safety officer
• D. Nursing staff

Answer: (A)

Testing for HIV or hepatitis can be initiated by several roles under established policies. Nursing staff often order and collect tests as part of patient care, handling the practical steps of specimen collection and documentation. A supervisor may trigger testing under safety or compliance protocols, especially in workplace health contexts or after potential exposures. A safety officer oversees exposure responses and can request testing for exposed individuals or for surveillance purposes. When a facility has standing orders or explicit authorization, these roles share the responsibility to request testing, ensuring timely results and appropriate follow-up while protecting confidentiality and requiring consent where needed. All of these roles being empowered to request testing reflects real-world procedures designed to support safety and public health.