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Q: False Negativ HIV Test ???

asked by: homemovies on July 2nd, 2007

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I got an oral rapid hiv test, but im afraid I didnt do it properly, can excess saliva (read this somewhere) or anything else that could interfere (smoking) create a false negative? What about certain types of medication? One last thing, can it take longer than 6 months for hiv to be detected with a weaker immune system? Is that why a nurse who has been stuck with an infected needle has to be tested every 6 months for 2 years?

Thank you your time is greatly appreciated

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Llewellyn

replied on July 3rd, 2007

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Yes, in rare cases, HIV may take longer than six months to show up on a test.

So was this a home test that you used? If so, I would recommend going to your doctor or a clinic and testing there. Last I heard, only one home test was FDA approved. Also, then you wouldn't have to worry about whether or not you did it right.

I have never heard of excess saliva or smoking creating a false negative. HIV tests are designed to give false positives more often than false negatives.

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