tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233207434448612511.post6837237914021918621..comments2023-12-20T08:32:41.349-05:00Comments on QueerCincinnati.com: HIV/AIDS: National HIV Testing Day -- June 27th, 2008Barry Floorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10955883796568321038noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233207434448612511.post-14123410909716880452008-06-27T12:03:00.000-04:002008-06-27T12:03:00.000-04:00I don't think that would happen. Unfortunately, th...I don't think that would happen. Unfortunately, the home test is not an instant test result. It uses dried blood technology where one collects a sample from a finger-stick and mails it into the laboratory. They then call in with their ID code to get the results. There are two versions, the standard or the Express which comes with a pre-paid FedEx envelope so that the results are ready the next day.<BR/>While a rapid test would be ideal the issue really is support for the individual taking the test. The system is set up to have counselors available for the testers. I can't imagine what it would be like to find out you were positive at 3am after leaving a club and going back to someone's house. I can only see horrible outcomes in that situation.Mike Craycrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815405803509366404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233207434448612511.post-67403079770569650352008-06-27T11:26:00.000-04:002008-06-27T11:26:00.000-04:00Thanks pharmacistmike for the excellent informatio...Thanks pharmacistmike for the excellent information!!!!<BR/><BR/>If you read this, I hope you get a chance to respond because I hope you give me a better answer than most people do:<BR/><BR/>My concern is that people will start using it to test tricks... you know "here, take an HIV test first." I just see some poor 18 year old find out he's pos in some guy's bedroom that he just got picked up by in the club.Barry Floorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955883796568321038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8233207434448612511.post-16889196526325074162008-06-27T09:53:00.000-04:002008-06-27T09:53:00.000-04:00Another option for HIV testing, perhaps for those ...Another option for HIV testing, perhaps for those that for some reason do not want to go to the doctor's office or a clinic is the Home Access brand HIV test for home use. Be careful, the Home Access kit is the only one approved by the FDA. For a while there were others marketed on-line that were not approved so you need to make sure you get the correct one. The kit is available at many pharmacies and on-line home health screening companies. It is just another option that can bring complete anonymity to the testing. With the highly active anti-viral medications we now have people are able to live long lives with HIV as a chronic disease. Unfortunately, according to the CDC 25% of those infected just are not aware that they are infected so our big challenge is still getting people tested.Mike Craycrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815405803509366404noreply@blogger.com