Talking about home testing for HIV

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MysteryMeaterson

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Aug 20

HIV-2

Does the Biosure test detect HIV-2 antibodies as well? I realise there is some significant genetic variance between the two strains so a test to detect antibodies for HIV-1 may not be able to detect HIV-2.

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Jane3344
 Used on 01st May 2021

Hi I’m Jane I did a rapid test and it was positive at first 30 mins later there was a faint line that later disappeared after 5 mins Bought biosure and it was negative the first test kit wasn’t biosure

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Becky, BioSure UK Ltd
 Work on 18th August 2020

Hi MysteryMeaterson, The BioSURE HIV self test detects antibodies to HIV1 and HIV2. Kindest regards, Becky

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