So much has changed since the HIV test was first approved, 30 years ago today

Thirty years ago today, on March 2, 1985, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new HIV test. It was the result of nine months of round-the-clock labor by dozens of scientists. Immediately adopted by the American Red Cross and other institutions, the blood test marked the beginning of a new era in HIV medicine.

Since then, so much has changed. Check out my new post at The Conversation to learn more.

Posted on March 2, 2015 .