- 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 |