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I had a risky encounter about 18 months ago. Recently, I have struggled with mouth ulcers on a constant basis, six months straight. They have taken a very long time to heal (each lasting about one full month). They have been on my lips, gums and soft palate. Naturally, I am worried about HIV. I have taken the oraquick at home HIV swab and got a negative result. My question is, with such extended and persistent mouth ulcers that heal slowly and a risky encounter, can I trust the result of my oral swab test? I have read where the false negative rate might be as much as 15%.
Possibly lying about their results as well as they knew the blood sample would reveal the truth anyway
I followed the instructions exactly. I was just wondering why it missed 8% of infections; I'm sure those people thought they followed instructions as well
If you are concerned that you didn't follow the instruction go to a clinic an have them give you the test.
So the 92% listed on the label is not correct? What about all the testing centers claiming significant false negatives? Thanks
The only risk you had was the unprotected vaginal sex. Yes you can rely on your test result. You do not have HIV.
About a dozen instances of oral sex and several times unprotected vaginal sex.
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