How common are false negative results from an HIV test?

How do I know my hiv test results are accurate?

  • Hello. I just recently took a rapid HIV test at my local health clinic. The results came back negative in about ten minutes. I looked up rapid HIV tests online and I'm finding that most of the websites say that results usually take at least fifteen minutes to twenty minutes to come back. How can I be sure the test results were accurate? I'm afraid the results were wrong and might have started turning positive after I left the doctor's office. How do I know the health care worker read the results right? She said the results should look like a pregnancy test. I really am afraid that the results were inaccurate and I am terrified! I cannot afford to re test as this test cost me $150. Please help!

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    Each kit is different. I am confident that the clinic knows how to read their test and therefore it was the right result. They are very simple to read (like pregnancy tests) to ensure no errors. The only way you could be positive is if you are inside the "window" period. HIV tests have grown much more sophisticated but unfortunately, it can take up to 6 months for the antibodies to appear. If it has been >6 months since any risky behavior, you are DEFINITELY negative. If it was more recent (this includes IV drug use, unprotected intercourse, etc) then you should wait until that 6 month mark has passed before testing again.

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i think 90% of chance is correct. so dont worry too much. but if you feel the need to retest, go for it, better safe than worry. good luck.

How long after the encounter was it? 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months? was it a rapid blood test or oral swab? the ones ive seen used take 20 minutes if you are still worried go to other place that test. rapid or not.

I think U took PCR test which is accurate by all means; by virtue of its cost. However, to be aware of HIV symptoms, is safer. To have 100% satisfaction that U r free from HIV, here is a way out for instant diagnosis of HIV by the aid of Acupressure techniques. HIV/AIDS Diagnosis: HIV Symptoms: The Chief symptoms of hiv are--unhealed wound/injury/infection in any part of body and gonads, lymph vitiation, loss of weight, debilitation, loss of stamina, hormonal imbalance, anemia, ulcers in the mouth or in throat, etc. U can identify the affected organs with the aid of acupressure techniques. HIV can as well be treated by acupressure, charged [gold,silver,copper and iron] water, ayurveda medicines, tissue remedies and herbal remedies, etc. above all stipulated diet. If all the stipulated instructions are complied with most scrupulously like rituals, HIV can be cured in 45-90 days. completely. Utility—Blocked energy + toxins shall be moved from all Ur internal organs to purge in the normal drainage system, i.e., urine, feces, sweat, cough, menses[ladies], vomitting and all the organs shall function upto optimal levels. U can find out, instantaneously, whether one has HIV or not with the aid of Acupressure Techniques. When U press hard the palms of a patient with Ur thumb, the following points shall be tender & painful. point nos.1 to 6 [thumb] (1-Brain, 2.Mental Nerves, 3.Pituitary gland, 4.Pineal gland 5.Head Nerves) 11 to 15, [wrist](11-Prostate gland, 12-Penis, 13-Vagina, 14-Uterus 15-Testes/ovaries,) 16-Lymph and 37-Spleen. U may also cross check with the other symptoms, such as, unhealed STDs., sudden loss of weight and stamina, lack of appetite, anaemia, debility, reeling sensation, haemerrhages [internal and or external], sudden and steep fall in haemoglobin levels and fall in platellete count, etc., The incubation period [from the date of entry of virus to the date of onset of fully blown out symptoms] for HIV ranges from 2 years to 9 years depending upon the immunity levels, diet, exercise/yoga/meditation practised by the Patient. HIV means Human Infected Virus . AIDS-Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome-with fully blown out symptoms. Source(s): 'Health In Ur Hands' by Dr.Devendra Vora vol.i & ii. Available all over the globe & in all Indian Languages + Braille lipi, Germany and the French. Dr.Vora, the world renowned Acupressurist, an octogenarian and the Bhishma Pithamaha of acupressure in India, wrote the books, after treating and caused to treat more than 150000 cases of Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, and many other most dreaded & incurable diseases. NO SIDE EFFECTS, NO HOSPITALIZATIONS AND THE LEAST COSTS. Most items are available locally.

Seriously, youre fine. Chill out. If something was wrong, they would have contacted you immediately, not just let you walk away.

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