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Oraquick
Since my husbands affair, we have both tested with the in-home oraquick. He tested at approx. 3-4 months post exposure once (negative). I tested three times same - negative. We plan to test again this week. The 92% accuracy thing is killing me. Can someone please explain a way to increase that accuracy? We followed directions, and waited until after 3 months. I'm so worried the results will change or that I did something wrong. Does repeating the test increase the sensitivity? I don't understand why these tests even made the cut if no one can trust them. I'm so afraid! Also, can drug abuse (adderall) effect the ability to produce antibodies within three months? This really is annoying. Thanks for your help.
This discussion is related to Questions on repeating OraQuick Rapid HIV Test.
This discussion is related to Questions on repeating OraQuick Rapid HIV Test.
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Your test was reliable, and NO, the adderall abuse would not affect the test. That was incorrect information.
If I did it correctly I should be able to trust it right? Esp since I did so many lol.....should we do another at 6 months?
I'm sorry your having to go through this. Yes the 92% is worrisome, but that's because people at home don't always follow the directions.
Also, not everyone has waited 3 months.
You've waited 3 months. Your husband also tested and he was negative at 5 months. The test has been done multiple times. Their would have had to have been mistakes every time.
If you have any doubts about whether or not you followed directions, the best thing to do is go to a doctors office and get a 4th gen HIV test. Then you can be certain.
Be well
Also, not everyone has waited 3 months.
You've waited 3 months. Your husband also tested and he was negative at 5 months. The test has been done multiple times. Their would have had to have been mistakes every time.
If you have any doubts about whether or not you followed directions, the best thing to do is go to a doctors office and get a 4th gen HIV test. Then you can be certain.
Be well
Guys...I know you warned me, but I think enough time has passed so that I can post again. Do you all agree that the oraquick is just as accurate as one administered in a clinic if I performed it correctly after 3 months? Should I test again at 6 months? This is killing me. I don't want to put myself through more torture if I don't need to test anymore. What else can cause false negatives?
Vance -
Do u work in any type of hiv related field? Just curious. Do you know any more about the false negative deal?
Do u work in any type of hiv related field? Just curious. Do you know any more about the false negative deal?
It was good enough before
Nursegirl,
Last question. My husband took another Oraquick yesterday at 5 months. It was negative. Is this good enough? I literally don't understand why the test is less sensitive if it is the same test? Is that just a disclaimer of some sorts? Is this enough? I want to try for a baby soon, and I don't want any surprises but I just want to let this go. Would you trust it? This forum has been very encouraging for me. You are helping many.
Last question. My husband took another Oraquick yesterday at 5 months. It was negative. Is this good enough? I literally don't understand why the test is less sensitive if it is the same test? Is that just a disclaimer of some sorts? Is this enough? I want to try for a baby soon, and I don't want any surprises but I just want to let this go. Would you trust it? This forum has been very encouraging for me. You are helping many.
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