Chances Of Getting Two False Negative At Home Oraquick Tests?
Sep 26, 2013
What are the chances of getting two false negative at home oraquick tests? Their website says it's only 92% accurate/sensitive in picking up a positive infected person. Exposure was 10 yrs ago. Could I be in late stage aids and not know it and possibly not producing enough antibodies? Please help I just keep thinking what if they were false and I'm dying. It says 1 in 12 could get a false negative a 8% false negative rate. I think about it everyday and I'm scared to go to a doctor. I read online articles everyday too. Its becoming an extreme fear. What are my chances?
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High risk over 10 years ago. I didn't even think to be tested. So after thinking about it everyday I decided to get a oraquick rapid home test. The results were negative. I was fine after. Shortly after I was diag. With seborrheic derm. Which I read can be a start of symptoms in late stage. So I started to research oraquick and found its only 92% reliable. Does anyone know anything about this. Will it really give 8% false negatives. I took another one because I couldn't remember if I drank before it. This time I did it after I woke up in the morning so I could be sure. Are these tests accurate at 92% ? Could I be in late stages is that why sderm is showing up and maybe there aren't enough antibodies. What are the chances of 2 false negatives? Should I take it 9 times? Or is it falsely negative depending on the person. I don't want to think about it anymore.
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Before Aug 19th 2015 I had an exposure (oral sex without condoms and also I had shaved my genital and I felt some liquid coming out from the girl on me). I got tested with Oraquick on Dec 18th 2015 and Dec 21st 2015. Both results were negative.
My questions are:
1) Is Oraquick accurate in this situation?
2) how could I understand the accuracy of 91.7% for false negatives?
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I've practically done it 3 times and I'm trusting my status and life with it, but check this out; If it has a 1 out of 12 false negative rate, then why the hell do they sell it? and Why the hell do people say a false positive is more likely even though the percentages of that happening are quite lower than negative? I had brief unsafe sex with a high risk girl for maybe around 1 minute and a half and then I withdrew because I knew I was being stupid, I've been tested using oraquick at 10, 11, and 12 weeks after and all negative, on forums and stuff I've seen terrible posts of the test not picking up the antibodies well after the window period but people are saying 8 weeks after exposure in nearly certain of you negative result with THIS test. So basically im very lost, any input?
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Hi just want to have ease of mind and clarification I had a possible exposure 15 years ago and on the first week of January 2016 I have some flu like symptoms and mouth problem that is similar to oral OHL or maybe it is...I tested negative with oraquick lans Feb. 2016 but then I read an article about late stage of HIV and that oraquick may produce false negative due to antibody issue...since it was 15 years ago from possible exposure do you think I need to test again? I have no strength to test again honestly i'm afraid.
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So my story goes, between 5-10 years ago I had a few(approximately 4) unprotected sexual encounters. I never gave it a second thought as I was young and invincible plus, I had no reason to doubt the women I was with. Recently I started getting worried that I may have contracted hiv at some point during that time; a highly unlikely and unreasonable fear, but none the less it has been causing me extreme anxiety. Last week I decided to take an oraquick at home test and the results came back negative, easing my mind at that time. I then began to wonder if I preformed the test to the exact specifications (I was worried I may have drank some water in the 30 minute window before testing). So again, I went and bought another test, was sure not to drink for an hour before and again got a negative result.
My mind was at ease until I read that these tests have an 8% chance of false negative; which is strange because its the same test administered in clinics with 99% accuracy. My question: are the causes of false negatives typically due to user error or testing before the window period is up? Do I have anything to worry about?
I am considering taking another test or perhaps going to get a rapid blood test. I know my odds of being positive are extremely low but I keep focusing on the what if. Please help and thank you!
P.s. already in the process of scheduling an appointment to figure out this irrational anxiety.
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I recently got tested for all stds and stis, this includes swabs, blood work and pelvic exams. Things came back negative but I read online that tests can be false negative. Do I have any reason to keep worrying? I've called the doctors back and they said their tests are accurate and said I shouldn't worry. But I can't get over this. I have been with the same man for four years, and recently stopped taking my anti depressants and anxiety medicine. Do you think this that's why I keep worrying? I can't get in to see a therapist. And can't get this out of my mind.
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Are the OraQuick at home anti body fluid tests accurate? I have read that 1 in 12 will test false negative. I have also read that those false negatives are not do to testing in the window period. Can someone please explain the validity of the tests and the truth about the false negatives? Also, if the OraQuick is administered to children, if the child was infected, would the OraQuick detect the antibodies in that individual? I know test is not recommended for children, but antibodies to hiv should be detectable regardless of age, correct?
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I made a horrible mistake back in July of this year. I had very brief unprotected sex with a csw. When I say brief, 10 seconds or less. Still a risk I know. Since then anxiety has gotten the best of me. Starting at the 11th week post exposure up until 4 and a half months post exposure I have taken 5 Oraquick Home test. All negative and followed the directions. The problem is all the stuff I read on the internet. Most if it's good, but then there are a few things that scare me and make me wonder if my test were right. I know not to believe everything I read on the internet, but it still scares me. I have had no symptoms and feel great other than my anxiety is through the roof. In all honesty, can I trust the home test results and quit worrying?
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I never been sexually active in my life (Never had sex before) except THESE BIGGEST SINES I EVER MADE in my life, I know I'm dumb and stupid, I'm too scared I need some conforte here please:
First time in my life I had sex (unprotected) was 8 months ago (August) with an escort girl. Second exposure was 5 months ago (December), I met a girl offered me massage she was a transsexual. she rubbed her penis on my back and anus (I think with no condom) cuz she ejaculated on my anus and back. (No penetration) Third time with the same transsexual in March with condom but also (no penetration).
I saw the ad for (Oraquick in Home Oral swab) on TV and the internet so I decide to get tested. I had tested for other stds as well Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia they were all negative. I tested for HIV (Oraquick in Home Oral swab) up to 8 months after First Exposure. I tested for HIV (Oraquick in Home Oral swab) and 5 months after Second Exposure.
I followed the instructions, and tested after 3 months exposures "ALL NEGATIVE".... I'm not gonna argue with you about my persistent symptoms (Muscle and joint aches, my both knees are red and aching my legs and some twitching and stabbing pain arms, neck and shoulder.) that's starts 5 months after the first exposure and still occurring till now they come and go. I know you don't discuss symptoms here.
1) What are my risk assessments regarding my exposures described above?
2) Do I still Need to test or get a different type of testing?
3) Are my persistent symptoms related to HIV?
4) Are my oraquick tests I took reliable and accurate???
5) Am I conclusively Negative do Not have HIV?
6) Can I MOVE ON with my life with 100% no worries?
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I have the symptoms of lyme except for the characteristic bull's eye rash - chronic pain, numbness/tingling, fatigue, bad memory.
The ELISA test came back negative, I am thinking of getting the Western blot test done. Can the Western blot come back with a false negative?
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About 3-4 weeks ago I had a itchy/ticklish sensation in my urethra. A few days passed and then I noticed a clear discharge. The discharge is a bit sticky, so it makes the hole of my penis stick together. A few days later, I woke up and saw a white discharge. The white discharge only happened this one time. So, I went to the hospital the next day and did a urine test. The tests came back negative. The doctor said that it was probably some kind of bacteria, but it should go away. Well, I waited for about a week, and the tickling sensation and discharge was still there. So I went back and he referred me to a urologist.
I went to the urologist and did a swab and urine test. The test came back positive for Chlamydia. I was shocked because I have been with my girlfriend for 8 months and we lived and worked together for about 3 months now. We are literally with each other 24/7, so I know she didn't give it to me. Also, she got her full gyno screening about a month ago and everything came back negative. Since I didn't believe this test, I went to a third doctor and took a urine test. I came back positive for 2 things now -- Chlamydia and Gardnerella. How is it that I took this test 3 times and got 3 different results?
So, my question is -- what are the chances that I received 2 false positives for Chlamydia? Is there any other type of infection that can get mixed up with Chlamydia? The 2nd doctor gave me antibiotics for Chlamydia and I took them for 6 days, however, I still had the discharge after 6 days with little improvement. So, I just started taking a different type of antibiotics from the 3rd doctor, also for Chlamydia. The thing is, I really don't see how it would be Chlamydia. Unless I was silently carrying it for 8 months (I don't think this is even possible!?). My girlfriend and I have unprotected sex since she is on the pill. After I told her my test results, we were both baffled. One factor that I think it could be is that I changed laundry detergents recently. Is it possible that this could cause a false positive for Chlamydia?
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does any body have pcos and had have several hpt come positive along with blood test but nothing on the ultrasound please could u reply am rerally confuse at this point because i have never had a pt positive n i did 7 n they were all positive and the blood test was also but both ultrasound showed nothing
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I took an oraquick in home oral swab test 6 months after unprotected vaginal sex .. I took three of them all negative . Are these test good enough to move on. I did blood test antibody at 11 weeks but I was not sure if that was good enough.
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So I had an exposure a little over a year ago. I started off protected anal but the condom for some reason was taken off and the last couple minutes were unprotected. I ejaculated inside. I have taken 2 oraquick in home tests and both resulted in negatives. Are these conclusive and can I move on? No matter the symptoms I am thinking I have
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What are those home test infertility?
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Does anyone have knowledge of the OraQuick at home test being accurate on children? I know the manufacturer states that the test is not for anyone under the age of 17. However, aren't antibodies in children the same as in adults? If antibodies for hiv were present in a child, wouldn't the test pick it up?
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I had a tubal ligation about two years ago now my periods are irregular me and my husband want a baby. so how do i know if im pregnant. could it be possible to be pregnant with a tubal ligation and have a false negative.
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So my last cycle was in may, No cycle as of yet. But hpt came up negative twice. Yesterday I had sex, I ending up spotting. This morning was a brown discharge. I thought my cycle was going to come but it didn't. when should I take another hpt
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I am a male who received unprotected oral sex from unknown CSW status 24 weeks ago. I already did HIV test and it is negative, so basically I am asking about other STDs, should I test for any. If yes what test should I do and what will be the window period for them If I test tomorrow it will be 24 weeks post exposure.
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I had unprotected sex with a CSW of unknown status. I got a rapid test using finger blood at 9 weeks, the result was non-reactive. And another OraQuick testing at 10 weeks, the result was non-reactive as well. Is this a good indicator of my 13 weeks result?
Also, CDC recommended to test at 3 months and even up to 6 months - I took
Isotretinoin a couple years ago as this drug was originally designed to treat skin cancer.. I was wondering if this will delay seroconversion?
Should I keep testing until 6 months after the exposure?
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