HIV testing: increasing uptake among people who may have undiagnosed HIV

Recommendation ID: NG60/3
Question: Self-sampling and self-testing:- How effective are self-sampling and self-testing in terms of accuracy of sampling, ability to reach different groups, test completion, receipt of results and subsequent care-seeking behaviour?
Any explanatory notes (if applicable): Why this is important:- Self-sampling and self-testing are relatively new modalities in the UK and limited evidence exists about their effectiveness and cost effectiveness.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance: HIV testing: increasing uptake among people who may have undiagnosed HIV
Number: NG60
Date issued: December 2016

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research?	No
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?	No
Last Reviewed	31/12/2016