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The first kit
approved by the FDA, Confide, included an over-the-counter
home blood collection kit, HIV-1 antibody testing at a certified laboratory
and a test result center that provides both results and counseling over the
phone. Results are obtained in 7 days by contacting a toll-free number
(1-800-THE-TEST or 1-800-HIV-TEST). Express and home access allow people to
collect blood samples, access pre-test and post-test counseling, and receive
test results in 3-7 days. OraQuick Rapid HIV-1/2
Antibody Test by OraSure Technologies can be used for antibodies to both
HIV-1 and HIV-2 in saliva, finger stick or venous whole blood or plasma
samples The OraSure HIV-1 Western Blot test is used to confirm initial EIA
testing with the Oral Fluid Vironostika HIV-1 Microelisa System. Other
parallel test are of course available.
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