How Accurate Can An Oraquick Test Be After 3 Weeks

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CDC worker told me Oraquick rapid test was 95% accurate at three weeks.

Dear Dr. Bob,I had a worker at the CDC tell me that Oraquick rapid testing was 95% accurate at three weeks.She didn't say it was definative, but said most folks will produce detectable antibodies within two to three weeks.How true is this.I...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Barry,I agree that "most folks will produce detectable antibodies within two to three weeks," if they are HIV infected. However, I cannot verify the 95% statistic. Even if it were accurate, 95% would not be sufficiently high enough... Read more »

Donation Sent; Question Regarding Oraquick (RELIABILITY OF ORAQUICK ORAL TESTS, 2009)

Hi Dr. Bob....I sent a donation (cheque) 3 weeks ago via mail but I dont believe that the money has... Read more »

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Oraquick or ELISA Test at 12 weeks?

Dr. Bob,Which test should I take the Oraquick or ELISA when I go for my 12 week test on August 8? I... Read more »

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4 AND A HALF WEEKS ORAQUICK IS ACCURATE?

Posted by scared77, 1 Reply

I just came back from the clinic, and I had an anonymous test done on me, the oraquick and i got the results back in 20 minutes.

my risky exposure occured 32 days ago, would this be an indication that i am ok? Read more »

How accurate is Oraquick Advice Rapid HIV Test?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

From all the articles i read the specificity on the test is 100% which means if your negative then your really negative unless your in the window period.

This was the fingerprick test

I tested 43 Days after exposure - negative
I tested 121 days after... Read more »

How good is OraQuick testing?

Posted by ExWorryWart, 3 Replies

I just found out that the local Aids project has this too:

Friday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm - OraQuick - Results in 20 minutes, walk-in, no appointment needed.

Is it as good as OraSure(saliva ) and Blood test or am I better of doing the Blood to be damn sure? Read more »

Oraquick test vs. ELISA

Posted by JillianB, 6 Replies

Okay help... now I'm getting worried again. I tested negative via the Oraquick rapid test(fingerstick), and was feeling good about that... except that I've now read more than 1 post from people who say their oraquick test results were negative, but... Read more »

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