 The Asante Rapid Recency Essay, ARRA, is a rapid, point-of-care test that accurately identifies recent HIV infections within six months of exposure. It has been shown to have high sensitivity and specificity when compared to other tests such as the LAG Avidity EIA. ARRA's ability to quickly identify recent infections could be beneficial for real-time surveillance of new infections among newly diagnosed individuals, allowing for targeted prevention and interrupting ongoing transmission. This article was authored by Ernest L. Eufigny, Mervie Dittorio, Trudy Dobbs, and others.