HIV rapid test kits now in storesHIV rapid test kits for home use are now available to be sold over the counter, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said. "The Food and Drug Administration has approved two types of the home use HIV test kits for sale at pharmacies: the blood and saliva testing types," said Dr Preecha Prempree, deputy director-general of the DDC. Dr Preecha said the test kits are available at most pharmacies, which should improve public access to HIV testing particularly during the Covid-9 outbreak. Allowing HIV self-testing is part of the DDC's nine-year plan to curb new HIV infections, deaths and stigma attached to HIV infection, he said. A confirmation test is required and will be conducted at a healthcare facility in case the rapid test comes back positive.

Source: Bangkok Post September 01, 2021 23:37 UTC