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Does Chewing Gum Alter The Results Of Rapid Oral HIV Test?
Posted on
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
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Fri, 14 Aug 2015
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Question : Can chewing gum 5 mins before rapid oral hiv test affect the results? I got negative but concerned ! Also 2 months after protected exposure good for hiv test ? Took after 2 weeks and after 2 months both negative but this chewing gum usage before 5 mins of usage is worrying me!
Brief Answer:
No it does not effect the result
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. No, chewing gum does not alters the results. If test came out -ve then chances of infection are unlikely. You need not to worry and can freely continue with your normal daily routine.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
No it does not effect the result
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. No, chewing gum does not alters the results. If test came out -ve then chances of infection are unlikely. You need not to worry and can freely continue with your normal daily routine.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor ! The nurse did not ask but reading the rapid ora test guide lines it says dont eat,chew gum or drink alchol 15 mins before the test concerns me ! But i am sure i had 5 mins time before taking the test ! Hopefully i need not worry is it??
Brief Answer:
Usually result does not gets altered
Detailed Answer:
Hello
In most cases results does not get altered BUT for your own personal satisfaction you can repeat the test with proper protocol after 1-2 weeks. It will help you in getting tension free. Your earlier test was also -ve so it is also a good sign.
Thank You
Usually result does not gets altered
Detailed Answer:
Hello
In most cases results does not get altered BUT for your own personal satisfaction you can repeat the test with proper protocol after 1-2 weeks. It will help you in getting tension free. Your earlier test was also -ve so it is also a good sign.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor in your opinion is it required? My first test was blood test negative 2 weeks after exposure (protected) and now after 2 months but with chewing gum 5 mins pripr to test result negative
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
As i mentioned earlier, it usually does not change the results. You can relax and carry normal daily routine. Just for your personal satisfaction you can get it repeated BUT as your previous result was also negative so you relax.
Thank You
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
As i mentioned earlier, it usually does not change the results. You can relax and carry normal daily routine. Just for your personal satisfaction you can get it repeated BUT as your previous result was also negative so you relax.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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