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anxiety post rapid test

Took a rapid HIV test yesterday (1 minutes result) at an "Out of the Closet" store in NY which offers free testing. Went for a very low exposure (but nonetheless have been anxious about it for some time). Anyway, negative result but few hours after, I had redness around my knuckles and a very small rash on one of my hands (not the one being pricked for the test). I wouldn't be too concerned and I have heard that one-time lancets do not pose any risk but given it wasn't a nurse of doctor administering the test (and the place tailors to the gay population mostly as I understand i)t, my anxiety kicked in. I know sweaty tingling palms (also something I have today) may be a symptom of anxiety but the rash yesterday came out of nowhere, with a few small pimple looking things within it( have been anxious for some time now but haven't seen a rash until after the test) Anyway, could this be related to the test/possible infection? Or is this crazy paranoia on my part? I wouldn't be concerned but have a wife and infant at home...
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Thank you all. Just anxiety it seems. Hope I get that resolved.
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This is not an HIV concern.
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Thanks for the feedback.  Not sure if the prior message went through but just to confirm, this rash couldn't be hiv related that quickly right? I'm probably losing my mind here but just making sure.  The links would be appreciated. Thank you
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