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use of malaria assay buffer

I did hiv- 1/2 test using assay buffer for malaria and Hiv-1/2 determine the result was negative and the control line was faint, I therefore did another test using hiv-1/2 determine and assay buffer for malaria  to another person who I know is hiv positive and it reacted, again the lines were faint now my worry is? Why were the lines faint?, was the results accurate? And can I continue using this kind of test to know my status  
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You ever think about contact the company?
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7020911 tn?1387293423
I am a community health worker so I used to be in a possession of hiv and malaria test kits before Government withdrew from sponsoring us but in these particular tests I ran out of chase buffer so I decided to use assay buffer for malaria test
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I am a community health worker so I used to be in a possession of hiv and malaria test kits before Government withdrew from sponsoring us but in these particular tests I ran out of chase buffer so I decided to use assay buffer for malaria test
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That isn't a home test kit so what are you talking about?
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7020911 tn?1387293423
I understand but why were this lines faint?, are you suggestion that what I used never gave out wrong results?
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3 months post exposure with an antibody test is conclusive
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7020911 tn?1387293423
I had unprotected sex with a commercial sex worker 31/2 months ago but what also worries me is that by the time we were having intercourse she was on her menstrual period
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Please describe your exposure so knowladgble people may answer.
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7020911 tn?1387293423
I know buddy but you also need to understand my concern, I think you need to read the whole story before rushing to conclusion. Anyway thanks  
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This is an HIV prevention forum not a malaria forum.
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