Improving the efficiency of HIV testing with peer recruitment, financial incentives, and the involvement of persons living with HIV infection.

Background: The authors piloted an HIV testing and counseling (HTC) approach using respondent-driven sampling (RDS), financial incentives, and persons living with HIV infection (PLHIV).

Methods: Eligible participants were aged 30-60 years, African American or black, and residents of Oakland, CA. Participants were tested for HIV infection and asked to refer up to 3 others.