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Is it true that some people will never test positive on ora quick home saliva test hiv regardless the window period ?

Q: is it true that some people will never test positive on ora quick home saliva test hiv regardless the window period ?

: Yes. Oral fluids contain far less anti-HIV antibody than blood does, so the antibody is more difficult to detect. Roughly 2-5% of HIV infected persons test negative with Oraquick. It should not be used by persons worried about HIV after a particular exposure.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Yes. Oral fluids contain far less anti-HIV antibody than blood does, so the antibody is more difficult to detect. Roughly 2-5% of HIV infected persons test negative with Oraquick. It should not be used by persons worried about HIV after a particular exposure.

Answered 8/10/2023

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Is it true that some people will never test positive on ora quick home saliva test hiv regardless the window period ?

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