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Is OraQuick HIV Test Taken 12 Weeks After Exposure Reliable?
Question: I was at a friends house. His sister was training to be a home health care nurse and wanted to practice a blood glucose test on me. I allowed them to do it.
The finger pricker was the type that crushed the needle after use, so I got a fresh, new needle.
It was under the observation of an RN
Later I asked if they wiped the equipment down, they say they did.
1. Is there a chance of contracting HIV or HEP
2. A fresh needle was used, but could there be blood residue anywhere else that could infect me, I don't understand the mechanics of it all.
3. Out of sheer worry I took a Oraquick home HIV test at week 12 (84 days) and 13 (92 days)--would that test be conclusive. --both came back NEG
4. Basically do I have an HIV or HEP worry or am I ok?
The finger pricker was the type that crushed the needle after use, so I got a fresh, new needle.
It was under the observation of an RN
Later I asked if they wiped the equipment down, they say they did.
1. Is there a chance of contracting HIV or HEP
2. A fresh needle was used, but could there be blood residue anywhere else that could infect me, I don't understand the mechanics of it all.
3. Out of sheer worry I took a Oraquick home HIV test at week 12 (84 days) and 13 (92 days)--would that test be conclusive. --both came back NEG
4. Basically do I have an HIV or HEP worry or am I ok?
Brief Answer:
no need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
1. there is no chance of contracting any infectious disease
2. there is usually no even blood on needles,since it just causes a pricj in skin and blood starts to flow after few seconds when finger is squezzed so contraction is rare even if not fresh needles are used. Also, blood cant get in contact with device unless it is done intentionally
3. test is conclusive but it didnt have to be done at all
4. no risk of HIV or HEP,not even theroretical
Wish you good health. Regards
no need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
1. there is no chance of contracting any infectious disease
2. there is usually no even blood on needles,since it just causes a pricj in skin and blood starts to flow after few seconds when finger is squezzed so contraction is rare even if not fresh needles are used. Also, blood cant get in contact with device unless it is done intentionally
3. test is conclusive but it didnt have to be done at all
4. no risk of HIV or HEP,not even theroretical
Wish you good health. Regards
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