99.7 per cent accurate BioSure HIV Self Test, which enables people to test themselves when and where they like, is on sale for the first time in the UK.
The testing kit which is on sale online, uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of HIV antibodies, giving a result in just 15 minutes.
According to BioSure founder Brigette Bard, 'Knowing your HIV status is critical and the launch of this product will empower people to discreetly test themselves when it is convenient to them and in a place where they feel comfortable.'
About 26,000 people in the UK have HIV but are unaware of it and may be transmitting the disease to others.
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