HIV I anti-body Oraquick test

[freekin01]

Is the Ora-Quick HIV I anti-body test conclusive if I had test performed 16 months post-exposure and result was negative?

[Kirstie_MHModerator]

You have already been given a response to any possible question; additionally, in your previous thread, you were advised that you had NO risk for HIV.  

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[Teak]

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[freekin01]

You are positive???

[Teak]

See your doctor if you are concerned about your tongue, it has nothing to do with HIV.

[freekin01]

I meant weeks, not months... Been 16.5 weeks...

[freekin01]

Thank you... I have had three tests, the last was Nov. 13th, approximately 16.5 weeks post possible exposure... My concern is my yellow tongue that turned white/yellow approximately 1 week after possible exposure. Has been mainly yellow until the last 10 days and now is a blueish/green color... Very concerned...

[Teak]

http://www.oraquick.com/FAQs  Test just got OTC approval and went on sale last month.  

Rainlover doesn't give the approvals, what he thinks it should says is NOT FACT it is his opinion.

[RainLover71]

The instructions should say 3 months--6 Months is outdated.

[Teak]

The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test can give you accurate results 3 months from exposure. Most people will develop antibodies to HIV within this period of time.  

If you test within 3 months of possible exposure and the result is negative, you may want to repeat the test at least 3 months after the possible exposure.

Ninety-seven (97) percent of people develop antibodies within the first 3 months after infection. In rare cases, it can take up to 6 months.

[Teak]

it doesn't say six months.

[freekin01]

Thanks, but why do the instructions say 6 months???

[RainLover71]

YES