PASS Certified, a nonprofit overseeing health and safety standards for the adult industry, announced that Cutting Edge Testing (CET) has joined its network as an official PASS Testing Partner. This partnership aims to enhance accessibility and consistency in testing options for performers across the United States.

New Partnership Details

The announcement, made on October 10, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA, signifies an expansion of PASS Certified's network of certified testing partners. Cutting Edge Testing, described as a long-standing provider of performer health services, brings experience and a commitment to safety, accuracy, and care to the partnership. Dr. Peter Miao, an infectious disease specialist, oversees CET.

Ian O’Brien, Executive Director of PASS, stated that CET has been a cornerstone of performer health and testing within the industry. The partnership is intended to strengthen the shared mission of making testing safer, more reliable, and more accessible for individuals working in adult production. With this collaboration, performers who undergo testing through Cutting Edge Testing will have their results integrated into the PASS system. This integration is designed to allow for secure, streamlined verification and to reduce barriers to work for certified performers.

Cutting Edge Testing's main facility is located in Sherman Oaks, California. The company also operates additional testing facilities nationwide, including locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and multiple cities in Florida. Appointments can be made by calling the main testing facility at (818) 386-2132.

PASS Certified Network and Requirements

PASS Certified maintains a network of providers to ensure health and safety standards. In addition to Cutting Edge Testing, Adult Industry Testing (AIT) is another PASS-Certified provider. AIT has multiple testing locations in Southern California and offers services in Las Vegas, Nevada. Information about AIT's testing services can be obtained by calling (833) 248-5227, or tests can be ordered online or by calling (833) AIT-Labs.

The minimum requirements for providers to become PASS Certified include being a Licensed Healthcare Provider with a certified and licensed medical director. Providers must also own or contract with a CLIA-certified laboratory. Furthermore, to achieve PASS Certification, providers must agree to all terms outlined in the PASS Certification Contract and the PASS Policies and Procedures. These documents cover testing protocols, provider responsibilities, and PASS operations.

PASS Certified is actively seeking additional providers. Interested parties or those with recommendations for providers can contact PASS via email.

Testing Protocols and Information

Cutting Edge Testing provides information regarding various sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and testing procedures. Their frequently asked questions address topics such as the APTIMA HIV-1 RNA test for HIV and its differences from the ELISA test. CET also provides information on the "window period" for HIV antibody development, noting that antibodies typically develop within 4-6 weeks after exposure for the majority of those who will test positive, though some may take longer. To ensure reliable test results, it is necessary to wait at least three weeks.

Other topics covered by CET's FAQs include what happens in cases of positive results for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, how to obtain test results, and the connection between HIV and other STDs. The FAQs also address general STD information, such as symptoms, curability, prevalence, transmission methods (including oral intercourse), effectiveness of condoms, and testing frequency recommendations. Specific details about syphilis, including its symptoms, testing, treatment, and the importance of partner testing, are also provided.

The collaboration between PASS Certified and Cutting Edge Testing aims to streamline the process for performers to verify their health status, thereby facilitating their ability to work within the adult industry.

Key Facts

  • Cutting Edge Testing (CET) joined PASS Certified as an official PASS Testing Partner on October 10, 2025.
  • PASS Certified is a nonprofit organization that oversees health and safety standards for the adult industry.
  • Dr. Peter Miao, an infectious disease specialist, oversees Cutting Edge Testing.
  • Ian O’Brien is the Executive Director of PASS.
  • CET's main testing facility is in Sherman Oaks, California, with additional facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada, and multiple cities in Florida.
  • Performers testing through CET will have results integrated into the PASS system for secure verification.