The Accuracy of the Rapid STD Test: Not all of them are made the same as some will have higher or lower specificity (true negative rate -for those who do not have a disease) and sensitivity (true positive rate – for those who do have a disease) than others
These tests have been created for those people out there who want to test themselves or someone close for any sexually transmitted diseases or infections in a way that not only saves them time and effort but stress as well.
It was made so that you could do these tests either in the privacy of your own home, a clinic, or the Dr’s rooms or surgery.
The main aim of these devices is to prevent the patient from returning to get their results as per being seen to be tested at these types of disease clinics and the stigma attached to these diseases due to embarrassment, and if positive being left untreated.