Can I Now Forget 15 Negative Ora Quick Tests After 8 Year Gap And Be Confident In The Results?

Posted on Wed, 26 Jun 2024

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Question : 15 negative oraquick tests after 8 year gap , can I now forget this and be confident in the results

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are 99% free from HIV infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.
Multiple negative HIV tests definitely ascertain that you are free from HIV.
Actually in our country, Oraquick or Orasure self tests are not available . so I am not having personal experience with mine.
Instead of having Oraquick test 15 times, Why not you can go for a 4th generation Combo (DUO) HIV test or a Western blot test?
Dr S. Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (10 hours later)

I cannot go get tested at a public place that s why I have to do the home tests , so hopefully now with 15 neg i can beat the false negative odds

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Forget about HIV and move ahead in your routine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
I understand your feelings.
Wish all the best.
Forget about the past and the days ahead.
Dr S. Murugan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj