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HIV-1
Human
Immunodeficiency Virus
Test Kit
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INTENDED USE:
The HIV-1 Test was developed
for use in screening for and identifying the human immunodeficiency virus in
whole blood. The test is anonymous and completed on a private and confidential
basis at home without the necessity and high cost of physician consultations and
laboratory fees. The comprehensive test kit includes all the components required
to anonymously collect a small whole blood specimen, have it processed and
screened for the HIV virus by an accredited diagnostic laboratory and receive
the results within 2-3 days. The Home HIV test has been clinically proven and
certified by the FDA to be safe, effective and equally accurate as HIV tests
administered by doctors, clinics and professional healthcare providers. Use of a
Home HIV Test kit affords total anonymity and privacy regardless of state and
local laws. Several states have attempted to block the sale of the Home Access®
HIV Test kit citing their laws that mandate the reporting of names of HIV
infected persons. However, federal court rulings have upheld the FDA approval of
the Home HIV Test over the more restrictive state laws.
BACKGROUND
HIV is the abbreviation used for the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), a life-threatening disease. HIV attacks the body's immune system. Normally, the immune system produces white blood cells and antibodies that attack viruses and bacteria. The infection-fighting cells are called T-cell lymphocytes. Months to years after a person is infected with HIV, the virus destroys the T-cell lymphocytes. When the T-cell lymphocytes are destroyed, the immune system can no longer defend the body against diseases and tumors. Various infections called opportunistic infections develop that take advantage of the body's weakened immune system. These infections would not normally cause severe or fatal health problems. However, when you have AIDS, the opportunistic infections eventually cause death because your body can no longer defend itself against them. AIDS is the condition of the body being overwhelmed by opportunistic infections and/or tumors. See AIDS FAQ.
TEST COMPONENTS PROVIDED
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FDA approved
Sample
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TEST PROCEDURE
The complete test procedure is accomplished in a few easy steps using the materials provided in the kit package. Prior to testing, a special toll free number is called to activate the 14 digit test code and to obtain anonymous access to professional counselors to insure the entire test process is understood. Using the spring loaded lancet device, the finger is pricked and two drops of blood are deposited on a specially treated test card. The sample test card is then sealed and placed in the self addressed prepaid Fedex mailer. In three business days, the special access toll free number is called for test results. Using only the assigned 14 digit code PIN number, the caller is given the test results and if necessary, has the option to receive professional post-test aids counseling and medical referrals.
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Activate PIN# |
Obtain Sample |
Apply Sample |
Fedex Drop Off |
Results by PIN# |
The
Home HIV-1
Screening Test is FDA approved and available
for home or professional use in the following standard sales units. Each test
kit is all inclusive and individually boxed with all the components required to
perform one whole blood HIV screen. There are no additional costs beyond the kit
purchase price and all laboratory processing fees and mailing costs are prepaid
and included
Item : HIV-1000 Home - HIV Test Kit
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