Fact Sheets - Released in 2015
HIV self-testing (HIVST) provides an opportunity for people to test themselves discreetly and conveniently, but it does not provide an HIV diagnosis. Several countries have already introduced or are considering the introduction of HIVST but there are question as to how accurate rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) adapted for self-testing will be, particularly in the hands of untrained users. This review compiles existing evidence and reports on the accuracy of HIV RDTs used for self-testing.
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- World Health Organization (WHO)