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Do Home Hiv Test Give Accurate Results?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Question: I have just finished taking my at home hiv test there is no line visible what so ever on the t (positive) but there is a line at the c (negative) but the line isn't very dark but it is visible. Is this an accurate result ?
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Brief Answer: Hi.Cam you share some more information please? Detailed Answer: Hi, I deeply understand your concern. HIV infection cannot be detected during the window period. Home HIV tests are not 100% specific. Result might be false negative. Have you had a recent exposure to HIV? When was the exposure? Please feel free to share this information to help you better. Keep us posted. Thanks.
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Do Home Hiv Test Give Accurate Results?

Brief Answer: Hi.Cam you share some more information please? Detailed Answer: Hi, I deeply understand your concern. HIV infection cannot be detected during the window period. Home HIV tests are not 100% specific. Result might be false negative. Have you had a recent exposure to HIV? When was the exposure? Please feel free to share this information to help you better. Keep us posted. Thanks.