Ghana has launched an HIV Self-Testing programme as part of efforts to curb the spread of the virus in the country.
The kit will make it possible for Ghanaians to check their status with more privacy.
One of the available options, the oral HIV self-test (HIVST), involves swabbing the upper and lower gums with an oral swab.
The stick is subsequently dipped in a test tube solution for 20 minutes. A negative result will show one line on the stick, while a reactive result will show two lines.
Authorities however say a reactive result must be confirmed at a health facility.
Ghana's Aids Commission reports that there are more than 350,000 people living with HIV in the country, however only 71% know their status.
The introduction of HIVST has been welcomed by experts who describe it as a potential game-changer in scaling up HIV testing services in Ghana.
Source: BBC