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Hiv from home test kit ?
Hi are home test kits any virus in ..dont know make of mine but my cut finger touched test line when kit became dismantled and pipette..Could you get infected from kit.Dutch health inspectoarate were vague see below :
Dear Sir
We would like to answer your questions regarding the home tests . You do not state in your e-mail which tests you particularly refer to, therefore our answer will cover all tests.
By stating that some of the products are not considered to be safe, we principally mean that it is not sure if these tests give a correct result. To the best of our knowledge it is not possible to get infected or become ill by performing a test. Tests usually do not contain live or viable virusses or other pathogens. It should be mentioned though that several of the tests do not comply with European and Dutch legislation and therefore we are not sure if these tests are safe and effective, i.e. if they can harm the patient or give the correct result.
With the CE mark the manufacturer declares that the test complies with the legislation. It is not allowed to sell tests without CE-mark in Europe and has transferred the sales of tests without a CE mark to another company in Asia. However, it is still not allowed to make these tests available for use on the European market as long as they do not comply with the legislation. Additionally, tests for severe illnesses like hiv/aids and cancer, are not allowed to be sold directly to the end user in the Netherlands and some other European countries. Additionally, tests intended for use in the home envirnment (home tests, self tests, etc.) have to be assessed by a so-called notified body. This notified body will check the design and information provided by the manufacturer and the instructions, to assess if the test is easy to use and understandable for lay persons. The 4-digit number next to the CE-mark is the identification number of the notified body involved. It is always recommended to check the presence of this CE-mark with 4-digit number for self tests.
For severe illnessess like hiv/aids and cancer, we always recommend to visit a physician or general practitioner. For hiv/aids we would like to emphasize the possibility of anonymous and free of charge testing at several health care facilities. Especially in case you have performed a test and do not trust the outcome, we recommend you have the test repeated by a physician.
Hopefully, this information has answered your questions. If you have any remaining questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely,
Ms. L.M. de Vries, M.Sc.
Inspector
Dear Sir
We would like to answer your questions regarding the home tests . You do not state in your e-mail which tests you particularly refer to, therefore our answer will cover all tests.
By stating that some of the products are not considered to be safe, we principally mean that it is not sure if these tests give a correct result. To the best of our knowledge it is not possible to get infected or become ill by performing a test. Tests usually do not contain live or viable virusses or other pathogens. It should be mentioned though that several of the tests do not comply with European and Dutch legislation and therefore we are not sure if these tests are safe and effective, i.e. if they can harm the patient or give the correct result.
With the CE mark the manufacturer declares that the test complies with the legislation. It is not allowed to sell tests without CE-mark in Europe and has transferred the sales of tests without a CE mark to another company in Asia. However, it is still not allowed to make these tests available for use on the European market as long as they do not comply with the legislation. Additionally, tests for severe illnesses like hiv/aids and cancer, are not allowed to be sold directly to the end user in the Netherlands and some other European countries. Additionally, tests intended for use in the home envirnment (home tests, self tests, etc.) have to be assessed by a so-called notified body. This notified body will check the design and information provided by the manufacturer and the instructions, to assess if the test is easy to use and understandable for lay persons. The 4-digit number next to the CE-mark is the identification number of the notified body involved. It is always recommended to check the presence of this CE-mark with 4-digit number for self tests.
For severe illnessess like hiv/aids and cancer, we always recommend to visit a physician or general practitioner. For hiv/aids we would like to emphasize the possibility of anonymous and free of charge testing at several health care facilities. Especially in case you have performed a test and do not trust the outcome, we recommend you have the test repeated by a physician.
Hopefully, this information has answered your questions. If you have any remaining questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely,
Ms. L.M. de Vries, M.Sc.
Inspector
I read that report it says "it is highly unlikely you can get infected" from this home test...so it is possible ??
can a person still infect if they havent tested positive or seroconverted yet but are still in the window period ( very recently infected)....when is someone most infectious ?
Would it be possible to contract any kind of blood to blood diseases from a home test kit? I'm very worried about the fact that I used an unapproved DIY test kit a couple of months back.. I tested again at 11 weeks after i took that test with a proper test in a lab and the result was negative too but I'm concerned that this home test kit may have been dangerous. What do you think?
you have already been answered regarding this.
keep questioning it and i will report you for abusing the forum...your choice!!!!!
keep questioning it and i will report you for abusing the forum...your choice!!!!!
Manufacturers use (P/GP?) proteins from the virus that any AntiHIV antibodies present in the person's blood sample target.
Check with the mirates own site;
FAQ > HIV, Aids, and the Test > About the use and test result of the MiraTes HIV HomeTest
Is there any HIV present in the test and can I be infected by the test?
There is no HIV present in the test and you cannot be infected by a new unused test.
Check with the mirates own site;
FAQ > HIV, Aids, and the Test > About the use and test result of the MiraTes HIV HomeTest
Is there any HIV present in the test and can I be infected by the test?
There is no HIV present in the test and you cannot be infected by a new unused test.
nothing we say is going to convince you otherwise...that is what OCD is all about. test at 12 weeks if you have a concern.
These HIV tests are purely chemical tests. No virus is needed on the kit for a reaction.The only virus would come from the person being tested.
I think you are confusing hiv kits with getting a vaccines. For vaccines, you will be deliberately be infected with a weaken or dead pathogen to make you immune against the same pathogen.
I think you are confusing hiv kits with getting a vaccines. For vaccines, you will be deliberately be infected with a weaken or dead pathogen to make you immune against the same pathogen.
but the health inspectorate says " I cannot give you full reassurance"...surely this means they are unsure whethe it can or cant and this is from a government department !
yes it only says mostly...implying there maybe some live virus...also its a home test ( like an elisa one) you get result in 15 mins at home
Mostly, non-infectious parts of the (dead) virus are used, or antibodies (a product from the immune system that fights diseases) are used.
stop obsessing on this...geeeeeeeeeez!!!! go to a lab and get your results.
stop obsessing on this...geeeeeeeeeez!!!! go to a lab and get your results.
I then received a reply from Dutch Health Inspectorate which is even more worrying not reassuring me that you could get infected with HIV from test!.........
"The MiraTes HIV home test does not comply with these strict European regulations and does not contain a CE-mark. Therefore, it is not allowed to be sold in Europe. We simply cannot ascertain if the device gives a correct result, is effective, accurate, safe, etc. I think it is very unlikely that you get infected by a test. Mostly, non-infectious parts of the (dead) virus are used, or antibodies (a product from the immune system that fights diseases) are used. However, I cannot give you full reassurance, as the test does not comply with the regulations and has not been tested extensively according to the requirements that apply to this test."
"The MiraTes HIV home test does not comply with these strict European regulations and does not contain a CE-mark. Therefore, it is not allowed to be sold in Europe. We simply cannot ascertain if the device gives a correct result, is effective, accurate, safe, etc. I think it is very unlikely that you get infected by a test. Mostly, non-infectious parts of the (dead) virus are used, or antibodies (a product from the immune system that fights diseases) are used. However, I cannot give you full reassurance, as the test does not comply with the regulations and has not been tested extensively according to the requirements that apply to this test."
how did you get that from what i just wrote???
hell no they dont use a live virus in the kits. you ***** your finger and put blood on a piece of paper. it is sent back where it is analyzed in the lab.
hell no they dont use a live virus in the kits. you ***** your finger and put blood on a piece of paper. it is sent back where it is analyzed in the lab.
your fears are irrational...
the hiv virus could NOT remain active in those conditions and think of the liability "IF" it could.
the hiv virus could NOT remain active in those conditions and think of the liability "IF" it could.
so in these kits I believe it was mirates one is there any actual virus..how does it work?
These guys are just covering their *****. You can not get hiv from a kit. Slice your arm open and rub the kit all over it. It still wouldn't be possible.
well the dont say one way or the other ......"To the best of our knowledge it is not possible to get infected or become ill by performing a test. Tests usually do not contain live or viable virusses or other pathogens......and they are not sure if they can harm patient"
do any of these home kits on internet contain real hiv then
do any of these home kits on internet contain real hiv then
i dont see where they were vague.
no...you cannot get hiv from taking a home test.
no...you cannot get hiv from taking a home test.
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