test generation home access

[frenzyforgotten]

Looking to test. Doing my home work and trying to decide what test to take. I am looking into home access. I looked on tons of websites finding what generation test it is. Some say 1st some say second. Why is this? I called and emailed home access asking this question. They said second generation. Anyone with info on this?

[nursegirl6572]

A health care setting is always more optimal.  For one, you can have someone explain testing and the results, and the biggest advantage is in the case of someone who tests +...the info can be delivered properly, and the person can be educated as to what to do next.

Plus, there are more variables with a home access testing situation versus in a health care setting.

[frenzyforgotten]

Unprotected vaginal, there are more advantages?

[nursegirl6572]

Did you even have a risk that would warrant testing?  Most people thinnk they do when they actually had no risk.

If you DID have a risk (which would be unprotected vaginal or anal sex, or sharing IV drugs)...then a test at 3 months will be conclusive.  I personally recommend testing in a clinic versus home testing, there are more advantages.

A home access test will be conclusive at 3 months...don't worry yourself about the details.

[frenzyforgotten]

Then why is there such a focus on test generation if it doesn't matter at 3months?. Either way does anyone have info on home access?

[at_ss]

As long as the test is done over the window period (at or after 3 months), it is conclusive, irrespective of what generation the test is.