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Oraquick Advance HIV Test Questions
I have a question:
If none or not enough specimen is added to the testing vial/strip, will the test result be negative ( showing no lines in the T section, and one line in the C section ), or will it be invalid in some way ( no lines shown )?
If none or not enough specimen is added to the testing vial/strip, will the test result be negative ( showing no lines in the T section, and one line in the C section ), or will it be invalid in some way ( no lines shown )?
The C-line is designed to ensure enough sample was added to the device AND it was added properly. When you add a sample to the device, it travels up the test strip and proteins from the sample come into contact with proteins on the strip of the pad (giving you the line). If you see a C-line, that means you have added enough sample. If you had not added enough sample, or if it had been added incorrectly, then no C line would be visible. I hope this reassures you.
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Hello, I’m curious. How do you know all of this? Also, since there is always saliva under the checks, why the requirement for whole 30 min of nothing by mouth prior to the test? A friend did the test after a sip of wine and came negative. I wonder if it’s accurate. Thank you.
The test was created by scientists. If you don't follow the procedures they outlined in the instructions you can't expect the test to be reliable. Perhaps you can contact the manufacturer if you want a detailed explanation. However this site focuses on hiv prevention, instead of why you can't create your own test instructions.
No, I had the test at a clinic. I tested negative, but I am paranoid that perhaps I did not swab properly and added enough specimen to the strip.
But it seems the Control feature of the testing device reacts as long as there is enough specimen ( thus showing a line ). If no specimen is added, or something is wrong with it, I am assuming no line would show, which would indicate an invalid test.
But it seems the Control feature of the testing device reacts as long as there is enough specimen ( thus showing a line ). If no specimen is added, or something is wrong with it, I am assuming no line would show, which would indicate an invalid test.
Do you have a home test of oraquick advanced test?
if you do..can you tell me how you bought it? I wanna buy some!!
if you do..can you tell me how you bought it? I wanna buy some!!
I am trying to send you a coment. Not sure if I am doing it right. Did you get this message?
If there wasn't enough, it would be invalid with no lines. There has to be enough specimen to travel up to the C line.
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