How To Take A Hiv Test At Home

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

IFU HIV TEST (HOME TEST)

Hola en esta ocacion me gustaria sber que tan efectiv son esatas pruebas caseras??? tanto como una elisa? si estoy a mas de tres meses de mi exposicion es segura?...

Response from Steven M. Natterstad, M.D.

Frascino Medical Group

Hay una prueba casera aprobada por La Administracin de Drogas y Alimentos (FDA) que se llama The Home Access HIV-1 Test System. Es tan precisa como una ELISA. En la inmensa mayora de casos, un examen a tres meses o ms de la exposicin potencial es... Read more »

home access express HIV-1 +, any confirmatory home test?

i tested positive with the Home Access Express HIV-1 test system. is there any HOME TESTING... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

Just tested positive with Core HIV 1+2 Rapid home test kit

Well, I got my hands on a HIV 1+2 Rapid home test kit made by Core. A pharmacist can me the rapid... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

Editorials Urge FDA to Approve OraSure Technologies' Rapid HIV Test for Home Use

An advisory panel of FDA on Thursday is scheduled to review a proposal to make OraSure Technologies ' rapid HIV test available for use in the home. After the panel makes a recommendation, OraSure said it likely will formally apply to sell the test... Read more »

Wall Street Journal Examines OraQuick Oral HIV Test as At-Home Test

The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday examined Bethlehem, Pa.-based OraSure Technologies ' oral OraQuick Advance Rapid HIV 1/2 Antibody Test and the company's goal to make it available for at-home use (Koons, Wall Street Journal , 4/12). The oral... Read more »

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 »

Connect With Others

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

Post deleted by kbuddy77 Read more »

At Home HIV Testing Kits

Posted by nuthugger24, 2 Replies

Hi everyone.

Does anyone know anything about doing your own HIV test yourself at home? Is there such a thing? How do I get one? I think the only way I will ever be able to test is through this method. I heard something about it on the internet... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>

Related Topics

View More HIV/AIDS-Related Topics »

The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 500 5th Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10110. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.