Home Access Test Reliability For Hiv-2

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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 :(

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At home testing. Is it reliable??

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hey all,

I've recently ordered an at home test, But have heard that they are not so reliable. I'm wondering if anyone out there has used them. If so, Whats your opinion? Should I trust the result,or go and get tested regardless?? Read more »

HOME ACCESS TESTING HIV-1

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello everyone, I pray all are doing well. I posted 1-11-01 about the fda approved Home Access Hiv-1 testing. I was wondering if people could let me know if you think it is just as reliable as the doctor's test for hiv. I just want to be content... Read more »

HOME HIV ACCESS TESTING?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, pray that all are well. I was just wondering the opinion on the FDA approved home access hiv-1 test. Should I be comfortable with the negative results? Or would the doctor's office results be more reliable? Thanks for the answers. GOD BLESS.... Read more »

Home Access EXpress - Reliable?

Posted by NervousMe, 1 Reply

I had unprotected oral (no ejaculation), frottage, and then protected sex. I did a home access express test at 94 days, is this conclusive? Read more »

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Home Access - reliable?

Dr. Feinberg,Can I trust the results of this HIV test?...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Yes, you can. The home test kit uses the same test technology that a doctor or a blood bank uses.... Read more »

Update/ HIV Home Access Test FDA approved

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Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The Home Access Express test is FDA approved, very reliable and highly accurate. It's sensitivity and specificity compare favorably to ELISA testing. Consequently, your negative Home Access test at three months from the time of your last... Read more »

Home Hiv-1 Access testing?

Hi, I was wondering I know it is fda approved but is the home access hiv-1 test reliable and should I be content with the results. The last exposure was Aug.99 unprotected heter.intercourse. Tested neg. Aug 99, Feb 2000(both at dr.'s office)...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

I'm not personally experienced with the particular home test that you're using, but negative tests this long after exposure rules out HIV infection, for all intent. If there is any doubt, I'd get tested using a blood test (this can... Read more »

Home Access - reliable?

Dr. Holodniy,I just tested negative via Home Access at 8 months post exposure. Can I trust this test result, or should I seek follow-up testing through my doctor?...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

As far as we know, this testing system is accurate.... Read more »

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