The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter HIV test, allowing Americans to test themselves in the privacy of their homes.
The OraQuick test from Orasure is designed to detect the presence of HIV using a mouth swab. The OraQuick test detects the presence of HIV in saliva collected using the mouth swab with a result within 20 to 40 minutes.
Orasure plans to launch the test in October. The company is not announcing a price yet, but said it would be less than $60. CEO Doug Michels said the additional cost will help pay for a toll-free call center to provide counseling and medical referrals to test users.
This private testing is plus and minus. What if someone tests positive and is not able to handle it? I recommend this testing should still be done with family/friends present, to minimize casualties or what do you think?
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