The rapid test is not an OTC product. In New York State, only registered clinics and Dept. of Health sites can administer the test with the appropriate resources/counciling available for consultation should the test come back positive for HIV anitbodies. I suspect that to be true in other States as well.
The OraQuick or OraSure "rapid" HIV test originally started as an oral swab and then morphed into a finger prick. I'm not sure if the results are more accurate via the blood test versus the oral swab, but suspect they would be. And yes, as the previous poster states, the result in generally known in about 20 minutes not including waiting time for the test administrator, anonymous questionaire, or any additional consultation for the testee. I'm generally in and out of the test site in less than 40 minutes.
A quick check of Canadian pharmacies does not show the product listed for sale.
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5'9", 160#, S&P brown hair/blue eyes, 7" cut, 52yo, HIV neg. Mostly top but can be versatile.
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