Over-The-Counter HIV Test

 The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter HIV test, allowing Americans to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes. The OraQuick test detects the presence of HIV in saliva collected using a mouth swab. The test is designed to return a result within 20 to […]

A panel of experts just recently recommended approval of the first rapid, over-the-counter HIV test. Now you will be able to test yourself in the privacy of your home. The 17 members of the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted unanimously that the benefits of the OraQuick HIV test outweigh its potential risks for […]