Direct-to-Consumer Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Services: A Position Statement from the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association.
Sex Transm Dis
; 48(11): e155-e159, 2021 11 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1470204
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Direct-to-consumer test services have gained popularity for sexually transmitted infections in recent years, with substantially increased use as a result of the SARS-CoV-2 (CoVID-19) global pandemic. This method of access has been variously known as "self-testing," "home testing," and "direct access testing." Although these online services may be offered through different mechanisms, here we focus on those that are consumer-driven and require self-collected samples, and sample shipment to a centralized laboratory without involvement of health care providers and/or local health departments. We provide the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association's position on utilization of these services and recommendations for both consumers and health care providers.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Sex Transm Dis
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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