PEPFAR
Laboratory Indicator Definitions Update
Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State
What Changed
Definition notes clarify measurement windows and eligible specimen types for selected laboratory turnaround and viral load indicators in FY2026 reporting.
Partner Actions
- Update internal SOPs and data dictionaries
- Retrain data clerks before the next reporting cycle
- Reconcile historical comparisons carefully when definitions differ by period
Documentation
The authoritative definition text appears in FACTS Info indicator help text. Use that source over informal summaries when conflicts arise.
Questions
Route definition questions through your strategic information focal point so answers remain consistent across the country team.
Who should review this update
Partners and agency analysts who report laboratory turnaround and viral load indicators for FY2026.
Why it matters
Misaligned definitions create validation failures and inconsistent cross-country comparisons. Apply the clarified definitions before the next reporting lock.
Action
Update local reporting guides, re-train data entry staff, and re-validate any drafts created under prior definitions.