Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Home test accuracy

Does any one have experience with the tests sold at www.hiv-glucose-testyourself.com?  A few days ago I read about symptoms of ARS and was reminded of the unexplained illness I had after an unprotected night with a Ukrainian sex worker last August.  At possible exposure +28 days my tonsils became massively swollen, and I had a feeling I had been hit by a truck.  I had a slight fever, but don't remember any rashes.  My other lymph nodes may have been swollen, but I remember my attention focused at my tonsils.  Both times the doctors prescribed anitbiotics, and both times the symptoms went away after a few days.  I purchased to of the home HIV tests, read the instructions carefully, and tested myself at 6 1/2 months, and 7 months, both read negative.  Yesterday I saw that the FDA sent a warning to them directing them to cease sales to the U.S due to potential of false negatives.  Avert.org describes a negative with a homne test as "definitive".  I've never been a hypocondriac before, but looking back at my symptoms and the timeframe it's difficult to look at it as a coincidence.  I'm conviced I'm infected.  Yesterday I had blood drawn at a clinic but was told they send the specimens away and it will be about a month (U.S. Military overseas).  I've oredered a Home access kit, and hope they can successfully get it to me.  The wait is killing me.  Any words of advice?    
7 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
How accurate are the home access kits and how soon can you test for accurate results?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
i think those test are accurate for the most part but they were not appoved by the fda so thats why they posted that i think.but home access is approved.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Here is the link to the FDA site.  This is the exact company and website I ordered and tested two neg with at 6 1/2 months and 7 months.  I have a difficult tiime believing my symptoms at 29/71 days were coincidence.  

http://www.fda.gov/cber/compl/hivhans030907.htm
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
i mean upper right search bar sorry.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
look up home test kits in the upper left search bar i think i saw another post on here about them...where did you see the fda warning to them?do you ahve the link?...
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I realize Home Access is the only approved home test kit.  I'm curious if there is any personal experiences or knowledge of the "other" kits.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Home Access is the only FDA approve home test kit.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community

Top HIV Answerers
366749 tn?1544695265
Karachi, Pakistan
370181 tn?1595629445
Arlington, WA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.