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What Does A Pink Line In The Oraquick Swab HIV Test Result Indicate?
Question: I took oraquick swab HIV test. The control line was faint pink and test line was greyish very light and wasn't a complete line. I am terrified and don't know what to do?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
You should know that a line next to the letter "T," even if the line is faint, and a line next to the letter "C", means that you have a positive test result and you may have HIV.
What I suggest you to do a second test to confirm your test result and to meet an Infectious diseases specialist for further information and test.
Related your concern you should know that a positive result with this test does not mean that you are definitely infected with HIV.
I hope my answer helps you. Please feel free to ask me further.
Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
You should know that a line next to the letter "T," even if the line is faint, and a line next to the letter "C", means that you have a positive test result and you may have HIV.
What I suggest you to do a second test to confirm your test result and to meet an Infectious diseases specialist for further information and test.
Related your concern you should know that a positive result with this test does not mean that you are definitely infected with HIV.
I hope my answer helps you. Please feel free to ask me further.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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