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Does taking biotin affect the combo hiv test? negative well after window period?
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Hello! How are you? Some of the research studies shows that biotin supplements interferes with HIV testing and may falsely increased or decreased test results. Have a blessed and pleasant day.
Answered 4/7/2022
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