This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: NPCBVI, NACP, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
According to CDC recommendations, HIV screening of pregnant women is:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Opt-in testing, B. Opt-out testing, C. Compulsory, D. Symptomatic
B: Opt-out testing
Answer: B: Opt-out testing 
Explanation: Opt-out testing: means performing an HIV test after notifying the patient that the test is normally performed, unless patient may elect to decline or defer testing. OPT-in testing: testing is offered and the patient is required to actively give permission before it can occur. WHO and CDC recommends opt-out testing policies in health care settings. Opt-out testing has a higher testing rate than opt-in testing. It does not eliminate the need for informed consent.