HIV tests are broadly categorized into screening, confirmation, or treatment monitoring. All tests for HIV screening and confirmation of diagnosis should include pretest counseling before performing ...

Interventional trials aim to find out more about a particular intervention or treatment. A computer puts people taking part into different treatment groups. This is so that the research team can ...

Control swabs are included in some testing kits. These are used to check that the tests are working properly and are not for use in patient testing. An Instagram post shares an image of what appears ...

COVID-19 testing is becoming more common in the UK as, along with mass vaccinations, it helps to open up society at a time when restrictions are easing. A university is trialling the use of saliva ...