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What would experts say about accuracy of the hiv home test kit?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pretty good : Roughly 92% accuracy. http://m.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/07/this-at-home-hiv-test-looks-simple-but-is-it-accurate/259558/.

Answered 12/10/2013

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