Orasure/Quick swab

[sdon]

I had a "high risk" exposure(saving you the unsavory details) on apr 5 and went to a clinic on aug 5, the nurse swabbed my upper and lower gums in less than a minute collecting oral fluid. 20 mins later the test comes back negative. How accurate is this reading? And should I move on?

[saywhatyousay]

its extremely accurate
congratulations you are HIV negative
move on

[sdon]

are testing after possible exposure the same as testing after possible infection? To clerify, ive read that at three months using oraquick at any risk will give a conclusive result even if i were to test to 6 months, the results will be solid, is this true? Please help me clerify my situation anyone. Thanks

[saywhatyousay]

your test is conclusive
now move on

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[sdon]

Thanks "say". I appreciate your comment. I believe that ur a knowledgable person and don't question ur advice,but I would like to hear some more opinions on this topic though.

[LIZZIE LOU]

your test was RELIABLE and CONCLUSIVE, proving that you DO NOT have hiv :)

further testing is not warranted.

accept your negative status and move on with your life.

until you are in a monogamous relationship, where both of you have tested...ALWAYS use condoms.  sex lasts a few minutes...HIV LASTS A LIFETIME.

[sdon]

thanks lizzie, i appreciate your comment as well