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Q: Hiv Home Tests ( oraquick / Orasure )
asked by: tkwr12 on June 17th, 2007
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Is it possible to get these tests over the counter at a pharmacy in the US ?

Same question in canada ?

If not, is there a way to get them anonymously ?
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Llewellyn
replied on June 17th, 2007
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I believe you can get them at drugstores in the US, but I could be wrong. If you search for "HIV home test," you should get a bunch of sites that come out where you can easily order one from the internet. However, you have to be careful with those tests. Last I heard, only one at home test was actually FDA approved, all the rest were not. So if you can get to a clinic, that might be an even better way to go.
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tkwr12
replied on July 14th, 2007
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Llewellyn wrote:
I believe you can get them at drugstores in the US, but I could be wrong. .


That's the thing I wanted to be sure about ...

Does anyone know for sure in the US ?


Llewellyn wrote:
If you search for "HIV home test," you should get a bunch of sites that come out where you can easily order one from the internet. However, you have to be careful with those tests. Last I heard, only one at home test was actually FDA approved, all the rest were not. So if you can get to a clinic, that might be an even better way to go.


I've seen those internet tests, but there are so many scams/fake/counterfeit products on those sites I would not trust any of them, no matter what the result is. This is serious matter, I don't want to make important decisions based on the result of a fake product.
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Tylanas
replied on July 14th, 2007
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Re: Hiv Home Tests ( Oraquick / Orasure )
tkwr12 wrote:
Is it possible to get these tests over the counter at a pharmacy in the US ?

Same question in canada ?

If not, is there a way to get them anonymously ?


Most clinics will test you anonymously.
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