Home Access Hiv Test At 4 Weeks

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Home Access Test 12 weeks, can I Woo Hoo or What? Or possible HIV 2! I will donate $$$$$$$$$$

I recently had a real good scare. Had about a minute of unprotected intercourse with a stripper were the condom failed. For the next 2 weeks I stressed like I never did before. At 12 days I took a qualatative DNA-PCR test which came back negative...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The information you request is well covered in the archives; consequently, I'll only comment briefly and refer you there for additional information, OK?1.Your HIV risk is relatively low, but not completely nonexistent.2.I would consider... Read more »

Home Access test for all HIV 1 Sub Types

Here is an answer I received from Home Access Customer Inquiries, when asked if their test would... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

How accurate is Home Access at 3 weeks?

I took the test at 3 weeks and it was negative. I know I did the Home Access test too early, but I... Read more »

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How reliable is a HomeAccess test at 13 weeks???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Anyone know? I tried calling HomeAccess but my phone died while i was waiting to talk to a counselor :(

Thanks

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7 weeks - Home Access

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I tested (-) with Home Access kit at 7 weeks. I have read that they still use first generation testing kits that pick up antibodies later then the newest EIA's - it did not make me happy. Could anyone comments on this? I tried to find a place to get... Read more »

the home access hiv test

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

what kind of test is this? elisa? and is it just as good as any other test you would get at a clinic? Read more »

Home Access at 13 weeks?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I had a low risk encounter 3 months ago. I have had a lot of anxiety, and persistant neck, shoulder, arm and groin pain since 5 days after possible exposure. I read all over the place that a test at 3 months would be conclusive. So, for reasons... Read more »

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