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My HIV test is negative
(-). Why do I need to retest?
You need to retest in case you are in the "window
period", the time between exposure to HIV and the presence
of detectable antibody to HIV in the blood. This can take from 2
to 12 weeks for the majority of people, and occasionally, as long
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What is a false positive
HIV test?
Occasionally, a person will get a positive (+)
blood test to a disease which he or she does not have. Science has
a name for this--"biological false positive". This is
why it is so important that a positive (+) HIV test be followed
by more HIV tests by a doctor to confirm whether the person is infected
or not. |
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How does CORETESTS HIV Tester
work?
You stick your finger with the one-time use lancet
and allow one drop of blood to fall into the sample well. Then 1
drops of a developer solution are added. Over the next few minutes,
your blood migrates up into the test area. If your blood contains
the antibody to HIV (present only if you have been exposed to and
infected by HIV), it will attach at an area marked "T"
for "test". A pink line appears to show that this has
occurred. If there is no pink line next to "T", then there
is no HIV detected in the blood at that time. |
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How accurate is CORETESTS HIV Tester?
The overall accuracy is 99%. |
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What is the significance
of the pink line next to the "C"?
"C" stands for "Control".
The purpose of the control line is to let you know that you have
a functional test and that you have performed the steps correctly.
If there is no pink line next to "C", then the test is
invalid and should be repeated using another CORETESTS HIV Tester
test device. |
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What do I do with the "Invalid"
test?
You may mail the invalid test back to us for
replacement or refund. |
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May
I use any parts of the CORETESTS HIV Tester kit more than once?
The lancet is for one-time use only. It has an instantly retracted
point to insure no accidental sticks to others.
The test
device is for one-time use only.
The developer
solution is good for two years at room temperature and may be used
for future tests.
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How
long may I store the components at room temperature?
Test device, inside its sealed foil packet - until the expiration date printed
on the packet. Expired, unused test devices will be replaced free of
charge.
Developer
solution - 2 years
Blood
sampling device - 3 years |
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Is
CORETESTS HIV Tester FDA Approved?
The FDA does not approve any self-performed blood
tests for HIV.
This is the reason the test cannot be sold in the U.S. at this time. |
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Where can I get more information
about CORETESTS HIV Tester?
Email: info@selfdetect.com
24 hours a day
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Where can I get information
on prevention, treatment and counseling for HIV/AIDS?
www.cdc.gov/hiv/dhap.htm
www.utopia-asia.com/aids.htm
www.acon.org.au
www.lila.it
www.naco.nic.in
www.wwaf.org
www.avert.org
www.hivaidssearch.com |
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