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

Other details

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