Hiv Home Tests

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Free distribution of pairs of HIV home test kits

Are there any programs anywhere distributing pairs of home HIV test kits for no charge? Would the cost for free distribution of kits be less than the cost of health care for those who have got infected with HIV?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. Home tests are not available for free. The cost varies between US$30 toUS$50. These tests are not free, since it costs money to pay for themanufacturing of these kits, as well as the costs of running the tests... Read more »

5 Minute HIV Home test

Hi Ryan, I recently come across HIV home test kits advertised online that provides test results in... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

HIV at home test validity 1&1/2 years after exposure

Dear Dictor,I just recently had a possible HIV exposure a little over a year and a half ago. I... Read more »

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. »

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Articles

HIV Home Tests Are "Another Step Forward" in Preventing Spread of Virus in U.S., Editorial Says

Making at-home HIV tests available -- "at a reasonable price and with adequate provisions for counseling -- would be another step forward" in reducing the spread of HIV in the U.S., a Boston Globe editorial says ( Boston Globe , 11/8). An FDA ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

New HIV Home Test Cautiously Awaited in Maine

Maine HIV/AIDS prevention groups say an HIV test recently approved for at-home use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could increase HIV testing, but also could leave some people without access to crucial counseling. The OraQuick oral test,... Read more »

Vital Facts About HIV Home Test Kits

On this page Beware of False Claims About the Approved Product Checking for Antibodies to HIV Rapid Tests: A Clinical Option For More Information Privacy and confidentiality are main... Read more »

Health Canada Asks That HIV Home Test Kit Be Pulled

Health Canada has asked Toronto-based Accu-Metrics to stop advertising and selling its HIV home test kits, and the agency is reminding consumers that no such kit has been approved for use in Canada. Accu-Metrics said it will comply and stop selling... Read more »

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HIV AT HOME TEST

Posted by SHAYE, 2 Replies

Hey does any one know of an at home test that is said to work? I am really worried about getting a test done and would rather do it at home first. I heard only trust the ones that Are FDA approved, but I was wondering if anyone knew of one reliable... Read more »

HIV home testing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

About the cost of home tests...someone on the "Ask the Experts"
Safe Sex forum wanted to know how much they cost. Mr. Sowadsky
responded that the Home Access 3-day test is $49.99 plus $12.95
shipping and handling. That's INCORRECT, at least here in
F... Read more »

The new OTC ORAQUICK HIV TEST 1/2 USA Home Test DELETED

Posted by kbuddy77, 1 Reply

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home HIV test????

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

have anyone tried the 3-min HIV home test? If anyone know about them or tried them please tell if I can trust them or not. tell me everything about them? They seem cheaper. Thanx

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