In the Americas region, in 2016, 80% persons notified for TB had a documented HIV positive test result, which is above the global proportion for 2016 (57%). In the same year, HIV screening in Peru covered 84% of TB patients . In 2010 (when our study was conducted) the National TB Program reported that 76% of TB patients were screened for HIV . In our study, conducted between 2010 and 2011, we found a fairly high coverage, however, the study staff did additional efforts to screen those that had not being initially screened.