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Grand County approves on-site STI testing device to speed results to 30 minutes
Summary
The county approved a Binks Health point-of-care testing device for chlamydia and gonorrhea, funded by a Caring for Colorado grant plus a private $25,000 donation; kits are estimated at $4,800–$5,300 per year and the board authorized the chair to sign the purchase agreement.
Grand County commissioners on Feb. 3 authorized a purchase agreement with Binks Health to install an on-site point-of-care testing device for sexually transmitted infections at the county public-health clinic.
Abby Baker, Grand County public-health director, told the board the device provides results in about 30 minutes and would reduce waiting times that can delay treatment for those testing positive.…
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