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jaymed420
Hey I just want to know the best test to take. As of now I don't have insurance. I see people talking about a duo test..but don't know what that is. I taken an oral swab test 4 weeks after possible exposure. Where can I get a duo test?
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Teak
You never had a risk and don't need any testing.
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RainLover71
You have to locate a clinic in your area that offers it.The DUO is 99.89% accurate at 4 weeks.That is if you had a genuine risk in the first place.
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What was your exposure?
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