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I had a negative home access express hiv test 11 months after oral sex i gave to a male. my question is i didn't wait 30 minutes (only a few) for for the sample to dry as the instructions stated as i was in a hurry. would that affect the result?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

It could. Do a: repeat test and follow instructions precisely.

Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

I had a negative home access express hiv test 11 months after oral sex i gave to a male. my question is i didn't wait 30 minutes (only a few) for for the sample to dry as the instructions stated as i was in a hurry. would that affect the result?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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