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to be analyzed for the result and the person could call a toll free number to know the results and the anonymity of the person is maintained by allotting a specific PIN number.
Experts view:
Lisa Power, head of policy at Terrence Higgins Trust said, "We're watching this with great interest and we are looking for a change in UK law to allow and regulate home testing for HIV, but we need a test which combines sensitivity and simplicity, as currently, many people in the UK buy illegal home test kits for HIV over the internet and these are often of low quality and can give false results."
A spokeswoman from Avert said, "If it goes ahead and increases the number of people being tested then that is a good thing but we have to be cautious. There has been great concern about the risk of suicide if people find out on their own without enough support and People need to be encouraged to see their doctor after to get a confirmatory test and also to get advice on how to proceed and what care they need throughout their illness."