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Is Bowel Preparation Necessary Prior To A OraQuick HIV Test?

Posted on Wed, 24 May 2017

Question: i want to ask about Oraquick Test if a person eats food or drink water will the control line show ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please see the detailed answer below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.

Related your concern you should know that if you ate or drank anything less than 30 minutes before you swabbed your gums, you cannot rely on the test result because it possible that you can have a false negative result (have only C control line ).
Furthermore you will need to repeat the test procedure with a new kit being careful to follow all handling and testing instructions carefully.
Please do not eat, drink or use oral care products (such as mouthwash, toothpaste or whitening strips) 30 minutes before starting this test.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (20 minutes later)

this is instructions on manual i wouldnt need to ask if this is the case

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please could you specify your question.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back.

Please could you specify better your question if I did not understand it.

But if you mean that eating and drinking can impact in the c line appearance of oral quick test usually this not happens.

Feel free to ask me further.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T