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test question
I took a rapid oraquick at home test ( which i understand is an antibody test) @ 3, 6, & 7 mnths. All negative. How accurate are these tests? My risk was low it was frottage with brief dipping. By brief it was less than three seconds. I'm sure my anxieties are getting the best of me but there's such conflicting information from site to site and terms such as generation test or combo test etc...I'm realising I'm very uneducated in testing as these terms just confused me. I'm hoping someone could help with my confusion and perhaps just give a little reassurance. Thank you for your time :)
Generation is irrelevant. The modern Oraquick tests are accurate at 3 months. You are HIV-. Trust the results.
Thank you...if you don't mind though what generation and what not are those tests
The Oraquick test is considered conclusive at 3 months. As long as you had no other possible exposures (ie Unprotected anal/vaginal sex or shared needles with an HIV+ person). All three test indicate you are not infected with HIV. Trust the test...you are HIV-.
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