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Hiv rapid kit test
Are the test cassettes infectious or are they inert.i mean are the hiv antigen present on the kit can they cause infections if touched with pricked fingers
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Rapid test looks for HIV. Antibodies in blood or oral fluid specimens.
Rapid self test is done at home , gives results in few minutes.
HOW IT WORKS
when someone becomes infected with HIV their body produces specific antibodies .
An HIV antibody test looks for these antibodies in blood , oral fluid or urine.
If antibodies are found , it means body is reacting to HIV infection and that you are HIV POSITIVE.
These tests are accurate 3 months after exposure.
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Get the blood test done to verify.
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