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Where to pruchase the Oraquick Test?
Hello, where I am right now prevents me from going to get an anonymous test.
My question is, what is a US based, reliable online source/website where I can purchase one unit of the FDA approved Oraquick Oral HIV-1/2 test, so that I can administer one to myself at home?
On a related note, do not ever use the site home-bio-test.com I ordered an Oraquick test from them, and not only was it damaged and had to be disposed of, but they did not send me the FDA approved Oraquick test that I ordered, but a similar named Ora-rapid test, a Chinese made test that was not FDA approved. They said they were "out of stock" of the Oraquick and sent me a substitution, but an ethical business would have contacted me and informed me of this before taking my money, and would have gave me the option of canceling the order before they took my money and ripped me off with an inferior test. I am now jumping through hoops attempting to get a refund. This is a bigger ethical issue the merchant is facing now, but thats another thing
My question is, what is a US based, reliable online source/website where I can purchase one unit of the FDA approved Oraquick Oral HIV-1/2 test, so that I can administer one to myself at home?
On a related note, do not ever use the site home-bio-test.com I ordered an Oraquick test from them, and not only was it damaged and had to be disposed of, but they did not send me the FDA approved Oraquick test that I ordered, but a similar named Ora-rapid test, a Chinese made test that was not FDA approved. They said they were "out of stock" of the Oraquick and sent me a substitution, but an ethical business would have contacted me and informed me of this before taking my money, and would have gave me the option of canceling the order before they took my money and ripped me off with an inferior test. I am now jumping through hoops attempting to get a refund. This is a bigger ethical issue the merchant is facing now, but thats another thing
It was only approved yesterday "7-3-12" and it isn't even on the shelves as of yet and it's only approved in the US.
http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2012/07/04/fda-approves-take-home-hiv-test/
FDA Approves Oraquick Home testing
FDA Approves Oraquick Home testing
Move on,. You cannot buy oralquick. They are only sold to clinics, hospitals and doctors offices. You can contact sales at OraSure tech and they will advise you that you cannot buy an oraquick test for home use at this time.
http://www.medexsupply.com/diagnostic-tests-blood-fecal-occult-tests-orasure-oraquick-advance-rapid-hiv-1-2-antibody-test-100-bx-x_pid-36886.html
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
You cannot buy an OraQuick test. OraSure Tech. does not sell them online to individuals for home use and there is only one approved test and it a collection kit by Home Access. Don't come here and post incorrect information.
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048553.htm#AbouttheApprovedProduct
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048553.htm#AbouttheApprovedProduct
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/testing/resources/factsheets/roltclia.htm
All sites that order rapid HIV tests must certify to the manufacturer that they agree to comply with specific requirements and restrictions that the FDA has established for rapid HIV tests:
"Sale is restricted to clinical laboratories (Any agency that performs rapid HIV tests is considered a clinical laboratory, and must have a CLIA certificate.)
A quality assurance plan for rapid HIV testing must be in place
Staff have been trained to perform the test using manufacturer's instructions
Clients will receive a “Subject Information” pamphlet before the test is given and receive appropriate information* when results are provided"
If you were able to purchase a test, my best is, the site you purchased it from is not following the federal guidelines.
Read the link I provided, it's very clear that sites that offer these tests are to be a lab, clinic, or other medical facility.
All sites that order rapid HIV tests must certify to the manufacturer that they agree to comply with specific requirements and restrictions that the FDA has established for rapid HIV tests:
"Sale is restricted to clinical laboratories (Any agency that performs rapid HIV tests is considered a clinical laboratory, and must have a CLIA certificate.)
A quality assurance plan for rapid HIV testing must be in place
Staff have been trained to perform the test using manufacturer's instructions
Clients will receive a “Subject Information” pamphlet before the test is given and receive appropriate information* when results are provided"
If you were able to purchase a test, my best is, the site you purchased it from is not following the federal guidelines.
Read the link I provided, it's very clear that sites that offer these tests are to be a lab, clinic, or other medical facility.
As usual Teak's information is grossly outdated.
You can now purchase the OraQuick test online. It was "CLIAA" waived last year. Just search google for it and you will see numerous sources. They are not cheap. Hundreds of dollars for 25 of them.
I purchased mine from medexsupply and i know for a fact they are real because I saw the result turn positive for someone, which was confirmed with a blood test at a local hospital.
You can now purchase the OraQuick test online. It was "CLIAA" waived last year. Just search google for it and you will see numerous sources. They are not cheap. Hundreds of dollars for 25 of them.
I purchased mine from medexsupply and i know for a fact they are real because I saw the result turn positive for someone, which was confirmed with a blood test at a local hospital.
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