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Is The ICare HIV 1&2 Rapid Home Test Result Accurate?

Posted on Wed, 26 Apr 2017

Question: Hi Doctor, just a quick question regarding Icare rapid Hiv ab/ag self test, how accurate are they? I had a finger picked icare rapid test at 3,5,6,7 and 7 and half weeks after encounter from CSW, if i did them correctly, they all came back negative. Shall i consider they are conclusive? Many thanks for your answer

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes they are accurate.

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

Related your concern you should know that Icare rapid test HIV Ag/Ab is very accurate but not conclusive.
Usually when the risk of getting HIV is high I suggest to do an 4th generation HIV test Ag/ Ab in laboratory after 3 months as a conclusive test.
I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (3 hours later)

Thanks doctor, would you know what generation hiv test they perform via pathology in Australia? I couldn't find any informtion at all

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, the 4 th generation test is available in Australia.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you writing back in healthcare magic.
I am sorry for my late response.

Yes, the 4 th generation test is available in Australia. I found this information here www.healthboards.com .

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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