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Does Drinking Of Water 20 Minutes Prior To Ora Quick Test Give Accurate Results?

Posted on Wed, 18 May 2016

Question: Hello, i had a Ora quick test couple of days before and came out NEGATIVE, But i am just curious now that i did it properly , today i realize i drank sip of water around 20-25 mins before the test, it was just a one sip. Is that make any difference to the result ,?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
probably no difference but I will suggest that you repeat it!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this technical mistake you made. This will most likely not influence the results of this test but I suggest that you repeat it for us to be sure we respected every step. It is advised not to eat or drink anything at least 30mins before testing.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (32 hours later)

Hello Doctor i took another test with all the instruction performed carefully , i didn't eat or drink anything 30 mins before the test and i gently swab all the gums upper and lower both sides .And again it came out n=NEGATIVE ( just one dark line at C) .
I am so happy ,

Just one thing after two test with oraquick. should i be 100% relaxed and move on and trust these results or should i go to doctor for blood test ?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No ned for blood tests!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Be calm and relaxed and there is no need for further worries as regard this test result. I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar