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<p>In this undated handout photo provided by Orasure a model demonstrates the OraQuick test, which detects the presence of HIV in saliva collected using a mouth swab. The test is designed to return a result within 20 to 40 minutes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter HIV test Tuesday, July 3, 2012, allowing Americans to check themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes. (AP Photo/Orasure, Chuck Zovko)</p>

<p>In this undated handout photo provided by Orasure a model demonstrates the OraQuick test, which detects the presence of HIV in saliva collected using a mouth swab. The test is designed to return a result within 20 to 40 minutes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter HIV test Tuesday, July 3, 2012, allowing Americans to check themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes. (AP Photo/Orasure, Chuck Zovko)<…

July 4, 2012

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FDA approves first rapid, take home HIV test
July 4, 2012 9:15 p.m.

FDA approves first rapid, take home HIV test

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter HIV test, allowing Americans to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes.