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To Teak

I don't mean to double post but i wish Teak Could Answer my question

Hi Teak, im sorry to disturb you... i do not doube ur experties, but have doube in myself

im from singapore and my question is as follow:

are all the oral swap test kit in other country the same as US which is approave by FDA

High Risk Exposure(unprotected Vagina intercours)

Exposure : 26/04/08
1 test by oral swap : 21/05/08 (25days after exposure) Negative
2 test by Blood Test : 29/05/08 (4week after exposure) Negative
3 test by oral swap : 19/06/08 (7week after exposure) Negative

i have had a 7week oral swap test and the result is negative, but as far as i concern all information show on the web are saying that only the 3month result are conclusive..

before the 7week oral swap test i have my tooth extract 3 day before the test there might still be slight bleeding in my mouth
also drink a can of herbal tea, 20 min before the test
and i use listerine rinse my mouth in the morning before the test
I have also recently start to use bee proplis
could this 4 situation affect my test result by on the 7week by oral swap?

and also what are my chance of  being tested positive on the 3month

Please Help Im Really Anxious and worry

Thanks a million and best Rdgs

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507640 tn?1213680224
No... It's not being replied by bot.

Many of the answers they copy n paste it (because that is the answer... 12 weeks).They also mentioned symptom never good indicators.

MOH Singapore follows international guidelines which is 12 weeks.
You can go to AFA test and just pay 20 dollar for anonymous test. They use Determine rapid test instead of oral swab.

I don't know why Singapore gov advise 1 month to test and 3 month for confirmation n conclusiveness.

Did you go for legalize one or freelance?
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DSC web dosen help much i am guessing it reply by bot... look at all the answer all the same no direct answer
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507640 tn?1213680224
Singapore use 12 weeks. You can obtain the information on DSC website.
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hi teak im breaking down i really don't what to do seriously.. i have this pinching and throbbing pain all over my body... is it due to stress or will primary hiv infection cause this pain?

im totally stress out and im getting weaker by days...

any advise for me please
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No not all test are the same. You need to ckeck and see if the test is approved in your country.  You read correct information that 3 months is when you can obtain your conclusive test result. Most people will test positive by 6-8 weeks but a negative test must be confirmed with a 3 month conclusive test.
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