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20-minute wait: FDA approves saliva-based rapid HIV test.(Gynecology)

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| May 01, 2004 | Kubetin, Sally Koch | COPYRIGHT 2004 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The first oral-fluid-based rapid HIV test, capable of delivering results within 20 minutes, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The OraQuick Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test (OraSure Technologies Inc., Bethlehem, Pa.) was first approved for use as a rapid blood HIV test in 2002.

To use the oral test, the person being tested for HIV-1 takes the device, which has an exposed absorbent pad at one end, and places the pad above the teeth and against the ...

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