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Should i trust a oraquick hiv test from drug store, 6 months after possible exposure?

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Nucleic acid test: A nucleic acid test for HIV, if negative at 6 months after exposure will remove any doubt of an infection. Home test has more false positives and is not a definitive test.

Answered 2/23/2016

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