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Took 3 oraquick tests all negative risk event over ten years ago. took the tests recently how do i know if i swabbed my gums long enough and right way?

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Get a blood test: If you have reason to suspect HIV, get a reliable (in lab) blood test to put your mind at ease

Answered 1/31/2015

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A member asked:

Took 3 oraquick tests all negative risk event over ten years ago. took the tests recently how do i know if i swabbed my gums long enough and right way?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

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I used two oraquick kits both boxes were stored in 40 degrees Celsius I took both test after I got them from the store and both show negative The first test I swapped both gums twice the second test I swapped both once can I trust both result?

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I used two oraquick kits both boxes were stored in 35 degrees Celsius I took both test after I got them from the store and both show negative The first test I swapped both gums twice the second test I swapped both once can I trust both result?

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Is the Oraquick gum swab, at home rapid test, for HIV reliable/accurate?

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Hi I did some research about a possibility of having HIV through oral sex and found out it's possible with bleeding gums. I do have sensitive gums and bleeds when I brush even before the incident. Are my 2 negative oraquick tests still conclusive?

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11 years ago had a risk event took 4 oral swab oraquick tests recently all negative. Is it conclusive or do i need blood test to be conclusive ?

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