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Am I safe

I took a Oraquick oral swab at weeks 6,9, and 19 weeks after a condom break which I pulled out immediately after it broke.

The 6&9 weeks were definitely negative but the 19 week had a faint control line only so I am assuming even faint it is still negative?  What does the faint line mean?
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19 weeks testing should give you a conclusive result. No need to worry about any faint-line.
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And also, if you want a real doctor to respond, post your
questions to them! Cheers mate, I hope you are NEGATIVE.
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Hello, i am taking no offense, I just want to clarify  If C or T, because certainly we do not want the T, If On the C no matter what, faint or dark, as long as there is none on the T line, you are safe mate. Cheers and relax!!!!!!
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The control line is the "C" line The test line is the "T" line.
If you got a line at the "C" then you are negative.  It does not matter if it;s faint or clearly visible.
What if of importance is that there is no visible line at the "T".
Resolution does not matter.

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As I had in the post the control line. Unless you have some medical background rather you not respond and if this site doesn't have any medically sponsored person that are trained or educated in HIV I will look else where.  Most of these site are people that feel they are educated after they have had there of fear of HIV.   Not trying to be rude so don't take it personal.
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Hi mate,

Before I answer, I want to clarify some things.

Where did the faint line appear? contol line or TEST line?

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