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Rapid ICT test
I have got my result it is negative and the test done by rapid ICT method.How reliable the test?My doctor says it is conclusive & no need to further test.
I had protected sex with prostitiute on 29th october and I took the test on 28th march.I have had all classic symptoms like muscle pain,rash,oral thrush,loose stool,swollen nods.Am I safe?
Dr Sean Cummings (Freedom Health), believes rapid test is over 97% accurate at 6 weeks and over 99% accurate at 3 month's.
Sorry for the earlier mistake.
Sorry for the earlier mistake.
I know later all of my test was 2nd generation rapid test.Is it conclusive or should I take another test after 6 month?
What is the window period of 2nd generation rapid test?Is it same to 3rd generation test?
Hi, I understand exactly how you feel. Rapid tests are very accurate, so no need to worry. Also you had protected sex, so there is no risk. All the symptoms you provide could be caused by anxiety. Because i felt the same way when i thought i was positive. You DO NOT HAVE HIV. Trust your doctor, they would not lie to you for any reason.
If your symptoms persist, go talk to the doctor again. But rest assured, they are caused because of HIV.
If your symptoms persist, go talk to the doctor again. But rest assured, they are caused because of HIV.
Hi,
Don't be scared.
You had protected sex. so no way could you get HIV and you have a negative test to prove it.
I can only suggest if you remain worried about your lymph nodes, speak to your doctor. It could be a hundred other things.
You can never diagnose HIV by symptoms alone so you have nothing to worry about.
Take care.
Don't be scared.
You had protected sex. so no way could you get HIV and you have a negative test to prove it.
I can only suggest if you remain worried about your lymph nodes, speak to your doctor. It could be a hundred other things.
You can never diagnose HIV by symptoms alone so you have nothing to worry about.
Take care.
Sorry, but I don't know where you got your information from?
To the best of my knowledge, Dr HHH and Dr Hook have never said that a rapid test is only 85% accurate after 3 month's. This would be totally out of character of them.
A modern rapid test after 3 month's is considered as accurate as any other HIV test (lab test).
A rapid test is considered essential in many 3rd world countries where people many not be able to get to city based laboratories.
In fact Dr Sean Cummings of the International HIV forum consider a rapid test 99% accurate at 6 week's as did Dr Jose. Surely Dr Hook and Dr HHH would agree with them.
All the best.
To the best of my knowledge, Dr HHH and Dr Hook have never said that a rapid test is only 85% accurate after 3 month's. This would be totally out of character of them.
A modern rapid test after 3 month's is considered as accurate as any other HIV test (lab test).
A rapid test is considered essential in many 3rd world countries where people many not be able to get to city based laboratories.
In fact Dr Sean Cummings of the International HIV forum consider a rapid test 99% accurate at 6 week's as did Dr Jose. Surely Dr Hook and Dr HHH would agree with them.
All the best.
Hi I have all your symptoms and worse I had also oral sex like so relax my friend nothing to worry
I read on medhelp that Dr.HHH and Dr.Hook said rapid test are only 85 % conclusive after 3 months.Now what should I do?Please don't say you had no risk because I'm having lots of symptoms.
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