Medscape November 16, 2023
People who want to be tested for the sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia and gonorrhea are now able to do so without leaving their homes.
Called Simple 2, it’s the first test approved by the FDA that uses a sample collected at home to test for an STD, other than tests for HIV. The test can be purchased over-the-counter in stores or ordered online and delivered in discreet packaging. A vaginal swab or urine sample is collected and then sent for laboratory testing using a prepaid shipping label.
The FDA issued the final needed approval on Wednesday, and the product is already for sale on the website of the manufacturer, LetsGetChecked. The listed price is $99 with free shipping for a...
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