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Hiv rapid testing doubt

2022-01-28 08:22:15
I bought a self testing hiv rapid kit and the result came negative. However I put my pricked finger directly on the sample pad of the kit to collect specimen without using a pipette. Can I get hiv from this act .I am so worried . please reply
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