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International News Canada: New HIV Test Provides Results in SecondsNovember 30, 2007 Health Canada has approved a new test that can detect HIV in 60 seconds using a drop of blood. The INSTI test uses a chemical dye to detect HIV antibodies. "Patients can get immediate, accurate results and avoid the grueling 10-day wait period," said Matthew Clayton, executive vice president of British Columbia's bioLytical Laboratories. Edmonton Journal 11.29.2007; CanWest News Service This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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