This article talks about a new HIV test is offered in San Antonio, TX. This test has several advantages:
- It's slightly more accurate at 99.8%
- It's cost is 1/2 it's predecessor @ $8 US
- It's fast at 1 minute for results
- It can detect the virus earlier after exposure
These test are done on site & require a blood draw. It looks to be a finger prick. The client & a counselor see the results at the same time. If the person tests +, then an additional blood draw is taken & sent off for additional testing.
I like this a lot. I like this more than home testing. For all the reasons in the bullet points, but also for the fact this person isn't alone & that a secondary test is initialize immediately if needed. I hope the INSTI HIV-1 Antibody Test is offered at more centers soon.
Cya...
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