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Common Cold False Positive?
livinglife101
Hey, I'm getting tested for HIV tomorrow. I have a slight cold. Just a runny nose, slight sore throat etc. Would this be enough to cause a false positive?
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livinglife101
Twas non-reactive. Now, how can I be sure this isn't a false negative????!!! jk. I will have no problem moving on.
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