FDA Approves First One-Minute HIV Self-Test in Major Public Health Advancement – citybuzz

FDA Approves First One-Minute HIV Self-Test in Major Public Health Advancement – citybuzz

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the INSTI® HIV Self Test from bioLytical Laboratories Inc., making it the first one-minute HIV self-test available in the United States. This development comes at a critical time for HIV prevention efforts, with an estimated 1.2 million Americans living with HIV and approximately 13% unaware of their status. Most new HIV infections originate from individuals who do not know they have the virus, …

HIV Self-Testing Just Got Faster

A Major Step Forward in HIV Prevention The INSTI® HIV Self Test delivers highly accurate results in 60 seconds or less, the fastest home-use HIV rapid test available. FDA-approved and ready for U.S. consumers, providing a private and reliable way to learn their HIV status. A portable and discreet self-testing option that helps overcome barriers to traditional healthcare. Expanding testing access is critical to reducing HIV infections by 90% by …