Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

how confident are the tests?

are there safety measures to check if something partially went wrong or ignored?
5 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
You have no reason to question a negative test. This is nothing more then anxiety. Try posting in the anxiety community.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
i think what im really asking its how do they notice a few malfunctioning batches within the good ones, do they have enough signs and time to throw it away?
Helpful - 0
1366547 tn?1287363950
There are MANY, MANY HIV tests performed daily. I am not aware of the exact mechanisms or performance of the tests as I do not work in laboratories, but I assure you that test results given are very accurate and reliable. They would not be running tests and giving out results to people if there were "things that went ignored or unchecked." All of these tests are FDA approved. Literally thousands of people are screened for HIV. They do not have faulty tests.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
so if something went ignored or unchecked?, there are multiple specific ways to signal that to the testers? Whats the specifics?
Helpful - 0
1366547 tn?1287363950
This is a very vague question, but HIV antibody tests are extremely accurate and reliable nowadays. With over a 99% accuracy rate, you can't get much more accurate with medical science. They are very, very good tests.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community

Top HIV Answerers
366749 tn?1544695265
Karachi, Pakistan
370181 tn?1595629445
Arlington, WA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.