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Could The Faint Line On The HIV Test Indicates Positive?

Hi, I ve taken two OraQuick HIV tests within the past year. They both have come back negative. The one I took a few days ago came back with a very faint line at the C and no line at all at the T. Is it still just as valid even though the line was very faint?
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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hi
C line should always be bright to say test as valid,,
if it is faint test is invalid,, kindly need to repeat ur test with other kits like tridot/ retocheck...

check for expery date and storage conditions,,

plz rate if u r satisfied,
feel free to ask any query,,,

regards
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Could The Faint Line On The HIV Test Indicates Positive?

hi C line should always be bright to say test as valid,, if it is faint test is invalid,, kindly need to repeat ur test with other kits like tridot/ retocheck... check for expery date and storage conditions,, plz rate if u r satisfied, feel free to ask any query,,, regards