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Hiv test kit at home

2020-10-06 14:34:07
Hi, I recently came across this hiv test kit which is available online and which says we can test and know our hiv status at home. Is this results accurate? Can I use it ? Please suggest
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Better to go to lab and get it tested.. these kits accuracy depends how it was stored and transported.

Answered2020-10-06 16:00:41

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