Beware of HIV home testing

On the Internet you can find almost anything. There are sites that, for example, sell home testing for HIV , but according to health officials warn, these tests can give misleading results would only further risk the health of people . According to a note published by BBC World , the sale of home tests for the diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is illegal in many countries. In the U.S., a product with these features should have the approval of the Commission on Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Failure to comply with the regulations of medical devices should not be sold or used by any consumer.

According to BBC , some tests for other STDs other than HIV may have a legal permit to be sold, but even so, their results are accurate, so a person who has any doubt about their sexual health should consult a certified laboratory to get the appropriate screening. "We urge people to discard the purchase on the Internet and anonymous testing method," said Susanne Ludgate, clinical director Devices Regulatory Agency Medicines and Medical Products Agency (MHRA) in the UK. "These teams may not be accurate and have a significant risk of offering the user a false result," she adds. "The instructions can also be incorrect or misleading and inappropriate for someone who is trying to use the test at home, "says Ludgate, as reported by BBC . The FDA approved HIV home tests are as accurate noting that the evidence antibody doctors do, and using the same ELISA system / Western Blot / IFA. However, not all home kits are equal, and some companies sell tests that do not have this approval and that they give uncertain results. In STDAlert.com can find a clinic or laboratory in your area of residence where you can realize yourself tests for detecting various STDs such as syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea and HIV.