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Can OraQuick detect HIV at 8 weeks?
It can take several weeks to several months for the immune system to produce enough antibodies to be detected in an HIV test. Most people who are infected with HIV will test positive within 2-8 weeks of exposure (according to the Centers for Disease Control).
Is OraQuick reliable after 2 months?
A recent study suggests that rapid HIV tests such as OraQuick will be accurate two months after infection. OraSure says that to be safe, people should assume the OraQuick test will miss any new HIV infection contracted in the past three months.
How accurate is an HIV test 8 weeks after exposure?
The first HIV protein (antigen) that can be measured is p24 (from 2 to 8 weeks after exposure). Viral load and p24 tests are not accurate for diagnosing early HIV if the results are negative. An HIV antibody response can be detected as early as two weeks in a few people and in more than 99.9\% of people by 12 weeks.
Is OraQuick conclusive at 12 weeks?
at 90 days this is conclusive. There is no need for further testing if there have been no other exposures during the 90 days.
Is OraQuick accurate after 1 month?
The FDA says that the approved OraQuick test is only effective after 3 months following exposure to the virus, and around 1 in 12 people will receive a false negative.
How accurate is OraQuick before 3 months?
However, the review found that the majority of people could use the test accurately at home. The FDA says that the approved OraQuick test is only effective after 3 months following exposure to the virus, and around 1 in 12 people will receive a false negative.
Can you use OraQuick before 3 months?
Can OraQuick be wrong?
Even when used according to the labeled directions, there will be some false negative results and a small number of false positive results. The OraQuick test package contains step-by-step instructions, and there is also an OraQuick Consumer Support Center to assist users in the testing process.