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How accurate is a negative home oraquick hiv test?

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Dr. Georgia Latham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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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