US approves first over-the-counter HIV home-use test

[xchrom]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18700121

A home HIV test is expected to go on sale in the US within months, after winning regulator approval.

The OraQuick test checks saliva from a mouth swab for HIV and can produce results in 20 to 40 minutes.

Government estimates suggest 1.2 million people in the US are HIV-positive, but 20% do not know they are.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said it hopes the over-the-counter test will reach people who might not otherwise get tested.

The test is expected to be sold in as many as 30,000 pharmacies and homeware shops, as well as online.

[cbayer]

1. This is a big and positive step for detection and prevention of spread.

And it will cost lest than $20. Good deal.