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Switch625 - HIV Saliva Test
#96113 - 04/20/04 10:16 AM
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Switch - what do you know about the HIV saliva test being used by some insurance companies as a substitute for blood testing ? Is is accurate and how does it work ?
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very accurate, it detects antibodies for the virus.
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Bill is correct. The saliva test is extremely accurate and reliable.
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Life is meant for living, not fearing.
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glad to hear its accurate. i need a boost of confidence; i'm 14 weeks past a brief oral exposure on a stripper. if this test is negative, am i in the clear ???
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A negative result after 13 weeks is conclusive, so yes you are in the clear. Congratulations!
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Switch625 -
I haven't received my test results yet, I was looking for words on encouragement since my exposure was a short oral on a woman.
Thanks
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