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line start appeared then disappeared

I used Alere determine 4th gen AG/AB at 8 week exposure, on the first 5 minute first line appeared on ‘C’, i transfer kit on another table. After another minute, blood appeared like smudged and line start appeared then disappeared on AB and AG. What are the chances I am positive? Could it be the warm room or i mistakenly tilted the kit while i transfer?

After that incident, I have another 10 rapid antibodies test (until 180 days) and all result come back NEGATIVE.  Been exposed for more than 6 months (UNPROTECTED SEX).
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3191940 tn?1447268717
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You are WAY over-testing, and that isn't recommended.  If you have taken multiple tests until 180 days, you are negative for HIV and it is long past time to stop testing.

I have no idea what happened with your first test, but it isn't relevant as subsequent tests prove your are negative.
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Thank you for your answer.. Merry Christmas to you..
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