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Home Access Tests are out dated?
I read a recent post in the international forum (dated April2012).. stating that Home Access Tests are outdated. He states that these 2nd generation tests are 'suboptimal'. I took a test like this after 3 months when I had a significant risk. Does this mean the test was not accurate? ? http://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV---International/Am-I-in-the-clear-PLEASE-ADVISE/show/1717081. ; This is the link
It's the FDA that approves of tests- if they were flawed they would have been taken off of the market.
Over the counter HIV test approved by US Panel http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18081933
Well..in essence ..they would be flawed if he is not approving of them (principal blanket statement )... regardless of risk. I've read numerous threads if his whereby he dissaproves of their use. Simply google it...you'll see. I guess from now i'll use rapid tests . Thanks for input.
My understanding is that the test generation is only important in the first few weeks after infection. In other words, 3rd generation > 2nd generation for early detection. But after 3 months there is no difference in performance between generations. That would be my guess as to what he means when he says the tests are suboptimal. But to just categorically state that the tests are flawed is not correct. They are just as accurate when used according to their instructions.
It is really not regarding my risk.....just previous use of the Home Access corporation. In the meantime I googled dr.sean and home access....and I see that he continually does not seem to have faith in an antiquated 2 nd generation test such as Home Access. Kinda frightens me...I used this many times in the past.
What was your exposure anyway? I see no exposure in your posting history.
The Home Access test is FDA approved to give a conclusive result at 3 months. I can't really explain Dr. Cummings answer (you'll have to ask him), but the fact that it was direct to someone who had taken PEP might have something to do with it.
The Home Access test is FDA approved to give a conclusive result at 3 months. I can't really explain Dr. Cummings answer (you'll have to ask him), but the fact that it was direct to someone who had taken PEP might have something to do with it.
I always appreciate your input. Would you read the post under the hiv international forum under the title of 'Am I in the clear please advise'. Am i right in believing that a 3 month hiv test through the Home Access corporation is the same as a rapid test done at 3 months?
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