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Blog - Amplify your voice

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 6:21:00 PM EST
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The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved a 60 second HIV test... YES let me repeat that... 60 SECONDS and you will have your HIV status... I am speechless.  The new test called INSTI by bioLytical Laboratories of Canada will test for HIV-1 Antibodies very similar to UniGold which is commonly used presently throughout community based organizations and AIDS services organizations. We are  embarking onto new territory with Rapid Testing. 

Testing is a very serious ordeal when an individual decide to learn there status and I am afraid that 60 seconds isn't enough time to provide Pre and/or Post Test Counseling which is recommended when a person is being tested... 

So what do you think about 60 seconds or less? I can't wait to see your responses!


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