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Does the antigen in the oraquick device alive and infectious?
I accidentally broke a Oraquick HIV testing device, and I touched the developer liquid and the testing strip, where the antigens are while my finger has a fresh wound. I know that the developer's liquid should be fine but not so sure about the antigen. Does the antigen in oraquick alive and can cause HIV ?
No, otherwise they wouldn't be able to sell it to the public. The manufacturer will tell you that, if you want proof.
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