How reliable are HIV home test kits? to be specific, Core HIV 1/2 home test kit?

[Robb123]

Good day!

Finally got on hand a home test kit, specifically, Core HIV 1/2 Home Test Kit. A friend sneaked on for me since it is forbidden to test anonymously in the country where I am now. My last risky exposure ws 7 months ago.. After hours of prayers and hesitation, I finally tested myself. I am NEGATIVE! Now my questions are:

1. Is this result reliable? I mean talking about the reliability of home test kits
2. 7 months ago was my risky exposure, have I chosen the correct way to test myself? Was it okay to use a home test kit in this period?

Thank you for accommodating me in this site. You all are a lotta help to me. And now that I have tested negative, I am 90% relieved!!! But still have 10% doubt...

[Robb123]

aw snap sorry! thank you vance!

[Vance2335]

That has been answered

[Robb123]

Hello Vance!

so can I consider the result of my home test as conclusive? and I dont need to test any more?

Thank you!

[Robb123]

So I cannot consider the negative result on my HIV home test kit as conclusive?

[BeStrong_]

I am saying that an hiv test done at a clinic is always accurate.

[Robb123]

Thank you for your reply BeStrong! So you are saying that what i did (home test kit) is inaccurate compared to an HIV test done at a clinic? thanks!

[BeStrong_]

Hello,
I would have taken a test done at a clinic if I were you. Since your exposure was 7 months ago a simple HIV test will be accurate.
Take care

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