FDA authorizes first at-home syphilis test

FDA gives green light to first at-home syphilis test as cases rise

(The Hill) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted market authorization to the first at-home syphilis test amid a decades-long rise of cases in the U.S. The test, which detects syphilis antibodies in human blood, provides a result within 15 minutes.  “Access to home tests may help increase initial screening for syphilis, including in individuals who may be reluctant to see their health care provider about possible sexually transmitted i…

With cases of the STI on the rise, FDA authorizes first at-home syphilis test

The FDA has authorized the first at-home syphilis test, making STI testing easier and faster as U.S. syphilis cases surge. Find out how it works and when it will be available.

FDA authorizes first at-home syphilis test

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted marketing authorization to the first at-home, over-the-counter test to detect syphilis antibodies in human blood in a move that could help boost screening rates for the STD.

FDA approves first at-home, over-the-counter test for syphilis

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first over-the-counter, at-home test for syphilis in response to surging levels of the sexually transmitted disease nationwide.

With cases rising, FDA authorizes first over-the-counter home syphilis test

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the first at-home over-the-counter test for syphilis Friday.

FDA Authorizes First At-Home Test for Syphilis

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