Friday, July 20, 2012

From BMJ: FDA approves “instant” HIV home test

http://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e4636?view=long&pmid=22767643


FDA approves “instant” HIV home test


"The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first true over the counter self administered test for HIV. The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test is manufactured by OraSure Technologies.

The test consists of a swab to collect an oral fluid sample from the gums of the mouth, which is then placed in a developer vial to measure antibodies to the virus. The test produces results in 20 to 40 minutes in much the same way as a home pregnancy test."

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