FDA Greenlights 1st Home Test for 2 Sexually Transmitted Diseases

FDA Greenlights 1st Home Test for 2 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
A person holds an HIV testing kit in Charleston, W.Va., on March 9, 2021. John Raby/AP Photo
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization for at-home tests for two sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the agency announced on Nov. 15.

FDA officials greenlit the “LetsGetChecked Simple 2 Test,“ after data showed users could safely use the kit and have a ”general understanding” of the results and take any follow-up actions when necessary.