Could Home Human Immunodeficiency Virus Self-testing Ever Become a Game Changer?

Could home human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) self-testing make a major difference in identifying persons with undiagnosed HIV in the United States? We argue that approval of new self-test assays for home use would help but must be combined with extensive investment in community outreach and linkage to care to make an impact.

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Could home-based HIV self-testing have a significant impact on identifying undiagnosed HIV cases in the United States? We argue that while the approval of self-test assays for home use may help, it must be accompanied by significant investment in community outreach and linkage to care in order to make a difference.