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I went to do hiv 4th gen ag/ab test. but the doctor didnt clean my finger before pricking. secondly he did not use a tube to collect my blood but instead place my finger on the pad. may i know if it will cause false negative results?
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Results real: Regardless of technique, the results should be accurate. Good luck
Answered 3/26/2020
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