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How accurate is a negative home oraquick hiv test?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Fairly accurate: Per the FDA, approximately the OraQuick HIV test has a sensitivity of 92% (the percentage of results that will be positive when HIV is present). That means ~8% of negative tests will be falsely negative, or that for every 12 negative results, one will be incorrect (actually positive). If you have risk factors for HIV, repeating the test every 1-3 months is recommended. Condoms are best prevention
Answered 2/27/2017
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Very accurate: Extremely accurate..94% sensitivity, 99.9% specific.
Answered 4/25/2015
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Very accurate: It is very accurate in the 99% range. If you have had a recentepossible exposure though you need to check it again in 3-6 months.
Answered 2/6/2023
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