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Problem with using HIV Home test kit
Hi,
I just used a HIV Home test kit (auto test VIH - I live in France)
I followed every intructions correctly, exept this: I supposed to use the alcohol pad (disinfectant wipe) to wipe my hand, then prick it and take blood sample.
But instead, I pricked my finger first, then wiped it with the alcohol pad and took the blood to test it. Which made the blood sample had acohol in it.
Could it change the result? (Which is nagative btw)
Do I need to check again?
Thank you in advance!
I just used a HIV Home test kit (auto test VIH - I live in France)
I followed every intructions correctly, exept this: I supposed to use the alcohol pad (disinfectant wipe) to wipe my hand, then prick it and take blood sample.
But instead, I pricked my finger first, then wiped it with the alcohol pad and took the blood to test it. Which made the blood sample had acohol in it.
Could it change the result? (Which is nagative btw)
Do I need to check again?
Thank you in advance!
Sorry to bother again, but I hope someone can answer it with more detail...
Thank you!
Thank you!
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