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Coverage dated November 15, 2023

FDA authorizes first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea

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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has greenlit the first test for chlamydia and gonorrhea that will allow users to collect samples at home. After HIV, this is the first FDA-authorized test that will allow more accessible home collection for a sexually transmitted in…

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    FDA authorizes first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea (opens Local News 8)

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    By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has greenlit the first test for chlamydia and gonorrhea that will allow users to collect samples at home. After HIV, this is the first FDA-authorized test that will allow more accessible home collection for a sexually transmitted in…

  2. UPI

    At-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea approved for sale over-the-counter (opens UPI)

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    The first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea will soon hit the market, following its approval Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

  3. STAT

    FDA grants approval for first time to a home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea (opens STAT)

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    The FDA granted marketing approval to a home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea on Wednesday, the first such authorization.

  4. MedicalXpress

    FDA approves first at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea (opens MedicalXpress)

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    The first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea will soon hit the market, following its approval Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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