Oraquick

[Worrywart786]

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.

[Worrywart786]

Thank u Nurse. So basically the only way it could've been a false negative would be if it was before three months or you totally messed up doing it. Why is the accuracy so low? Is it the exact same test as the advanced rapid oraquick? Please help. I know I'm crazy lol.

[Worrywart786]

& I did get tested for other STDS.

[Worrywart786]

I want to trust it. It is alot easier for someone with extreme anxiety and fear than going to the doctor. I also plan to have a professional administer the test after this next one, but I am trying to give myself some sort of peace of mind. Was just trying to get some sort of encouragement. Husband was taking adderall but he had stopped for several weeks before we tested.