Safer Posted October 2 Report Share Posted October 2 (edited) I just took an oraswab test and confused by the results. Am I neg or poz? Edited October 2 by Safer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headnurse20 Posted October 2 Report Share Posted October 2 Looks neg to me. Much like the one I just took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootmanLA Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 Based on what little I know of such tests, I think it's negative. That said: the packaging almost certainly contains instructions on how to read the test, right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 This is mine. Positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PozBearWI Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 22 hours ago, Safer said: I just took an oraswab test and confused by the results. Am I neg or poz? Definitely non reactive. So interpret as "not yet poz" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PozBearWI Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 6 minutes ago, Marlin said: This is mine. Positive When was that test? You indicated you're poz on meds; so I presume this was at least a couple of weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 15 minutes ago, PozBearWI said: When was that test? You indicated you're poz on meds; so I presume this was at least a couple of weeks ago. It was a longtime ago when i first tested poz, although the same result will occur the rest of my life. The test reveals antibodies to HIV which no matter what my viral load will always be present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PozBearWI Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 2 hours ago, Marlin said: It was a longtime ago when i first tested poz, although the same result will occur the rest of my life. The test reveals antibodies to HIV which no matter what my viral load will always be present Yes of course, same for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safer Posted October 4 Author Report Share Posted October 4 22 hours ago, PozBearWI said: Definitely non reactive. So interpret as "not yet poz" Would it still be right if I fucked before the 3 month window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PozBearWI Posted October 4 Report Share Posted October 4 @Safer that is completely up to you buddy... Be honest and accept the result, which might very well be "you betcha, let's fuck". But it might be "thanks but no thanks". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safer Posted October 4 Author Report Share Posted October 4 2 hours ago, PozBearWI said: @Safer that is completely up to you buddy... Be honest and accept the result, which might very well be "you betcha, let's fuck". But it might be "thanks but no thanks". I don't understand what you mean. I was asking if the test result is right if it's before the 3 month windows period on the box from the last time I had sex. I am currently in an exclusive relationship but neither of us are on prep so while I trust and care about him alot I just want to be sure I don't have it. I also plan to go on prep after this so I need conclusive results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PozBearWI Posted October 4 Report Share Posted October 4 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Safer said: I don't understand what you mean. I was asking if the test result is right if it's before the 3 month windows period on the box from the last time I had sex. I am currently in an exclusive relationship but neither of us are on prep so while I trust and care about him alot I just want to be sure I don't have it. I also plan to go on prep after this so I need conclusive results. Thanks for clarifying. There are multiple testing windows. Some HIV tests can detect whether you've been exposed; and others are simply looking for antigens and antibodies. Oraquik is 95% accurate at six weeks. But that window goes all the way up to six months if the two of you need a 99.9% sort of answer. This seems like a conversation you and your mate need to have. The short answer is to old off six months if you want the greatest certainty of results. You might test every month; and really it's a decision the two of you need to make. For my mate and I we're fine with my modest enough viral load. Fucking is unlikely to infect him. But someone else might feel like they need 99.9+% certainty. OK, when you go on PrEP; there is a whole interesting intake protocol they will use. Explain your history to them when you go to your local Infectious Disease clinic and they will know what tests to run before prescribing PrEP. If PrEP is your and your mates decision, you can make your clinic appointment ASAP. Your mate could have stated PrEP when you had your moment leading you to test.... There is some helpful information on the pages of your OraQuik packaging. Plus they include links to resources. Edited October 4 by PozBearWI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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