Depends on how often one hobbies, right? Also how thorough the tests, yeah?
Over one eighteen month period, Trees submitted samples for 11 tests all at Planned Parenthood office and costs are extremely low there especially if you only need to give sample, versus consult with a doctor or nurse practitioner. Costs of >$500/year (for testing alone) for providers and active hobbyists seems reasonable. More of course if one hobbies more often with more diverse partners.
Its cheap. Easy. Immediate results on HIV and next day on rest. Fast in/out if you show up in AM. Location and cost information here
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...ting-treatment
Getting tested very often even every time seems justified.
Trees wonders are there any home kits or mail-in kits that are lower cost? If there were testing alternatives that were easier, cheaper, more private Bob Hobby and Jane Provider would check, recheck and double-check, why not?
How about an attachment to any iphone or andriod phone enabling you to pea on a strip then insert the strip into a cartrdige that gets inserted into the machine and provides results (delivered through the web) to your phone. Immediately.
Name that App?
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