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Nov 21

Biosure Hiv self test can be false negative?

Hi. I tested last year, my test was taken 6 months after risky contact. After 15min my result was...


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Oct 21

Taking CBD oil possibly affecting my immune response?

Hi there, I’ve recently accepted my negative result using your test well outside the window...


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Sep 21

Transmission from dried blood

I am very embarrassed to be writing this as I’m probably worrying for nothing but I have an...


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Sep 21

Smoking

Hello I’m wondering if you could help answer my question. I took 3 of your tests and received a...


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Sep 21

Was it a legitimate test?

I recently bought your HIV self-test from Dischem here in South Africa and I received a negative...


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Sep 21

Faint line after 2 days

Hi, I need a help I did hiv biosure self Test after 15minutes only control line was appearing in my...


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Sep 21

Could anything else have affected result?

I took your biosure test at 12 and 15 weeks following a possible exposure and although I recieved...


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Aug 21

Hiv results/symptoms

I had sex with a Ukrainian lady on the 9 June 2021 all protected oral and vaginal (she supplied the...


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Jul 21

Tired and worried

Good day. Please help! I had quick unprotected sex with another guy about 30 weeks ago. I suddenly...


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May 21

Ozone therapy Sauna impact on antibodies

I recently took one of your self-tests 15 weeks after a possible exposure and I received a negative...


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Apr 21

about hiv

Hello, I slept with my new girlfriend unprotected, two weeks after the sex I find out that my...


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Mar 21

In need of some clarification

Hello There have been a few questions regarding 'stickiness of antibodies' and false negatives....


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Mar 21

Delayed antibodies due to covid

I’ve really been worrying about the chances of covid suppressing HIV antibodies and the test not...


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Mar 21

Tested at 80 days

I’ve been very scared of HIV after watching “it’s a sin” so I took your HIV test at 8...


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Jan 21

False negative worry

I had unprotected sex with a guy (I’m female) about 8 years ago. I didn’t have have any illness...


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Dec 20

Scared that i have HIV after 2 tests

Hey I'm just an 19 year old boy who done wrong decisions over the past few months i slept with two...


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Dec 20

Self-testing - Easy and reliable

I have very severe health anxiety, specially about HIV even though I do not indulge in unsafe...


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Nov 20

Question about result

I am an extremely anxious person and I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve taken 4 Biosure HIV...


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Oct 20

Still paranoid after negative test

Last possible exposure was years ago. I took a test and it came out negative but I’m still...


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Oct 20

Anxiety grows

Hi. I have found


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Oct 20

Testing accuracy - time to move on

Hello I am a male who had unprotected sexual intercourse with a female of unknown status 10 months...


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Sep 20

Drunk sex

I live in a quiet area of  Scotland. I got drunk 1 night not long ago and started messaging a guy...


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Sep 20

False Negatives and sticky antibodies

Hello The post from Gary (in


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Sep 20

I took 1 Truvada pill a day after exposure

Hi .I took 1 Truvada pill a day after exposure and never took them because the person I had...


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Aug 20

Family planning

I want to start a family with my girlfriend but anxiety over past potential exposure is worrying...


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Aug 20

Antidepressants and hiv biosure result affected?

Would being on duloxetine antidepressant affect the result of a biosure antibody test please. I am...


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Jun 20

Reliability of test results

Please I need some serious answers. After taking a couple of biosure tests, both negative, this...


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Jun 20

Accuracy of test results?

Should I be worried? I took 2 biosure tests 3 weeks apart, several years after potential exposure....


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Jun 20

False negatives on test

Please, I am going out of mind here. Took a biosure test a few years after possible exposure, as...


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Jun 20

72 days and 78 days tests

Hi i had fever for three days at 44 days.  I tested at 72 days and 78 days but at 72 days it looks...


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Jun 20

I took a biosure test after 7 weeks

Hi. I took a biosure test after 7 weeks of possible exposure and it came back negative. I want to...


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May 20

False negatives 4 years after risky exposure.

Hi. About 4 years ago, I had a one nightstand with a woman. This was unprotected. I later found out...


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May 20

Two tests after 17 weeks of possible exposure

Hello, I took two tests after possible exposure. Although I used to use condoms, there were some...


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Apr 20

how does an auto-test work?

Hi, I would like to ask you how does an auto-test work? What type of antigens/antibodies are...


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Mar 20

Is a negative result after 3 months conclusive test?!

Hi there, I feel like I’ve become one of those people seeking reassurance by looking on the...


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Mar 20

I tested negative for hiv 14 weeks

I tested negative for hiv 14 weeks after exposure using your biosure test. I keep on getting mouth...


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Jan 20

HIV 1 & 2 Symptoms

Hello I'm wondering if you could help me tested negative with the biosure test kit at 13 weeks from...


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Jan 20

Possible hiv infection

Hi so I’m really scared. I wanna be detailed so anyone who knows anything can help and give me...


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Jan 20

I tested 3months after possible exposure

I tested 3months after possible exposure negative and 4months become positive. Could it be as a...


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Dec 19

Faint line appear after next day

Hi. I bought 3 unit of icare hiv rapid test kit. I tried for the first kit. Within 30 mins...


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Dec 19

I believe I have hiv

Desperately need your help. I had a high risk exposure. 5 days later I fell sick, stomach cramps,...


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Dec 19

Symptoms

I took a bio sure test 85 days after exposure on the 90th day I have developed a severe sore...


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Nov 19

Window periods

Firstly I would like to say what your company is doing for people testing is incredible. I have...


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Nov 19

medical condition?

Hello does having any preexisting medical condition affect the conclusive result being longer than...


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Nov 19

Still a little anxious after two tests

I had just one unprotected encounter with a person who said he was HIV negative. I was skeptical so...


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Nov 19

Putting this behind me

Hi . Would firstly like to thank you for simply just being there this page has helped a lot......


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Oct 19

Bought 2 biosure test kits

I’m writing this because I have found reading the feedback of others very helpful. I’m a 25...


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Oct 19

medicine isn't helping me

I had 3 unprotected vaginal sexual exposure with an unknown woman at one night.After 21 days my...


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Oct 19

symptoms

52 days since exposure have back pain, arm pain and headache on the 50th day. Are these due to...


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Sep 19

Safety lancet pin

I recently did the biosure test. The lancet was not in the pack with the blaster. The whole packet...


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Sep 19

extremely worried after 13 weeks

Hi I have 3 questions in one that has me scared. So a few months ago I was in a bad place...


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Aug 19

Hashimoto Thyroid

I'll do biosure test but I have hashimoto thyriod. Normally my antibodies high is bio sure accurate...


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Jul 19

Test on its side

4 years i did a combat sport with some who i later found out was hiv positive. I have donated blood...


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Jul 19

False Negative ?

Hi team biosure. i am in need of help or maybe just a little reassurance of some kind i had my...


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Jun 19

Testing negative using biosure 8 months after the exposure

I made the mistake of my life last year by having unprotected anal sex (i was top), it all began...


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Jun 19

Worried and confused

Slightly confused by these tests. Ive read that these tests give you your result based on what you...


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May 19

We had sex 8.5 weeks ago

We had sex 8.5 weeks ago - did use a condom but only after a couple of minutes without putting it...


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Apr 19

Test Advice please

Firstly apologies for the length of email; I am a male and I had unprotected penetrative sex in...


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Apr 19

Terrified

Im absolutely terrified. Sept 18 had unprotected sex with a guy i was seeing, then december 18 had...


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Apr 19

unprotected sex with sex worker

On Feb 8th I had unprotected sex with sex worker. After the exposure on 65 day I checked HIV 1...


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Apr 19

Confirmation advice

Hi, Hope you can help. I have read on the forum that at 25 days 50% produce enough anti...


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Apr 19

risky encounter

I had a possible risky encounter 6 weeks ago. But just looking for some reassurance, I had a 5th...


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Apr 19

Symptoms - so worried

Hi Hope you can please help.... My possible exposure was with a CSW 27 days ago, this was...


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Apr 19

Very very worried

I really hope you can help. I had protected sex with a CSW on the 16th March, she put the confirm...


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Apr 19

Elite controllers

Hi I have recently been reading a study about Elite Controllers and that rapid tests may give a...


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Mar 19

Needle-stick injury and HIV Testing

I really need your HELP! I have put myself in the situation and I don't know exactly what to do....


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Mar 19

Is result valid?

I have used the test kit and just wanted some advice regarding how valid my negative result is....


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Mar 19

Know your status - Thank you!

After a foolish encounter in December I convinced myself I had contracted HIV. I'd only done oral...


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Feb 19

going out of my mind with worry

Hi, I had a potential exposure 16 months ago. I tested negative at 4 week, 12 weeks, 12 months -...


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Feb 19

i did the self test

Hey guys i did the self test a couple of weeks back , cus my head was spinning over a stupid...


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Feb 19

did I use enough blood?

Please help I done the biosure test a week ago it was negative.. but I'm now thinking: did I use...


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Feb 19

Just tested with home testing kit

I am working abroad and it's illegal for me to be in this country if I have HIV, so, although I get...


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Feb 19

a positive result?

I have just done the test and am concerned as there is a dark red line at the top, but a feint blue...


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Feb 19

HIV testing and scared please help!!

Hello I’m going to get right to the point. After a possible exposure to HIV I was tested...


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Feb 19

Biosure HIV Self Test South Africa

Hi, I used 5 of your tests in South Africa. One on 13 weeks, two on 14 weeks and another two on...


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Jan 19

How accurate at 46 days / 6.5 weeks?

Hi, wonder if you can help. I have taken your test 46 days post protected exposure, the result was...


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Jan 19

need to test again?

I took the test Friday. The results came negative. I was exposed 3months ago. Can I be relieved or...


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Jan 19

Just do it!!!

My dad worked with aids patients in the 80s/90s and took me to work with him. I built up a fear of...


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Jan 19

Help with anxiety please!

Hi, I had protected vaginal and performed unprotected oral sex with a sex worker about 4 weeks ago...


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Dec 18

Think you have all the symptoms? Read my story if you are convinced you have HIV

I just want to share my story for the people who are convinced they have contracted HIV in hope...


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Dec 18

A serious question

I used two biosure test recently and I just discovered that all the information (i.e. REF; LOT) on...


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Nov 18

Unsure

I recently used a test kit to check my hiv status. I am concerned that my test may not have been...


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Sep 18

I've put myself at high risk

Can someone please help me? I've put myself at high risk with a guy that had unprotected anal...


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Aug 18

Help I am worried sick

I have tested negative at around 7 months using the 4th generation test and a home test from...


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Aug 18

HIV test after 7weeks...

Hi Bit worried but need some help! Had an unfortunate incident where I was rimmed by a guy who I...


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Aug 18

Ongoing symptoms

Hello I had a relationship two years and 8 months ago without the use of condoms and AIDS and...


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Jul 18

Can I still test?

Please help me, I had un-protected sex about 2 years ago. My partner at the time are no longer...


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Jul 18

Alcohol wipes

Hi there, I recently used one of your tests and before doing so I washed my hands then used an...


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Jul 18

Fear and Anxiety

I had an unprotected sex with a sex worker, and I don't know her HIV status, and I got tested (HIV...


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Jun 18

I had unprotected sex

I had unprotected sex about 7 min with a HIV positive girl not on drugs. I took pep after 24hrs,...


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Jun 18

I spent years

I spent years overthinking what if... I am engaged and have been with my partner for 7 years all I...


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Jun 18

What if I don’t have any antibodies?

It’s been 5 months since I stupidly had sex without protection with another man who has...


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May 18

HIV test line

Good day,please help me. I took an HIV test using the U-Test Hiv/Aids. The control line was visible...


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May 18

Result accuracy

Hello I recently took the Biosure Home Test. At first i didn't push the test hard enough down to...


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May 18

First HIV testing kit for my friend

This story is not about me but about my friend. His sexual life has been quite wild in the past so...


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May 18

My test results

Dear Sir, I am writing again for clarification. I know I have written before and your help has...


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Apr 18

Feedback and using the lancet

I am someone who hates drawing blood and is pain-sensitive (feeling faint at just the thought of...


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Apr 18

symptomatic for a couple of weeks

I was symptomatic for a couple of weeks and have done 5 test so far. an elisa at day 32 and using...


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Mar 18

doubt in reading results

Hi, I took a self test last week at home but i am a bit unsure about the result. Within the first...


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Mar 18

lovely kit to test with

A lovely kit to test with. Found it very helpful and easy to use with enough information and guide...


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Jan 18

I was convinced

Started off with a recent random swollen lymph node in my chest. It was really odd and painful and...


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Jan 18

Test at 40 days

Dear all, 33 days ago had protected sex but I licked for some seconds the penis of my partner -...


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Jan 18

A story about this quick, easy, and painless test

A few months ago, I had a panic about some stupid unsafe sexual encounters I'd had a few weeks...


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Dec 17

did not work

The safety lancet did not help me to get enough blood and it could only be used once which means I...


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Dec 17

Sillyandscared

I had sex with a condom last July with a friend... anyway I'm worried so I got a biosure test last...


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Dec 17

I'm so happy thank you for the best Christmas present ever

In my 20s I was really promiscuous... never take much care, I was so lucky, after marriage and my...


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Dec 17

Anxiety, depression and sadness

I bought this one yesterday, I'm really hoping will be here before Christmas, last month I been ill...


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Dec 17

Oral sex

Had unprotected fellatio from a female escort 4 weeks ago. It was my first ever visit. Worried sick...


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Dec 17

Help

Good day On the aids vancouver helpline website they say that most people will have detectable...


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Nov 17

able to find out in private

I unfortunately had a bad sexual experience which resulted in unsafe fun but I have to say biosure...


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Oct 17

swollen glands and night sweats

Hi, I had protected sex around 3 months ago but started getting night sweats, swollen glands and...


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Sep 17

A really great relief

A really great relief to have access to this simple and quick test which arrived within 24hrs of...


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Sep 17

Paranoid Hypochondriac

After a monogamous decade relationship, I started to date again. I found myself being careless...


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Aug 17

Control line concern

I carried out the test recently and I am just curious about how the actual control line works. I...


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Jul 17

Scared of getting tested? - PLEASE READ

To those scared of getting tested, please read, I have also been scared of being tested, I hope...


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Jul 17

What percentage?

Took a Test was negative which I am so happy about. But my exposure was only 4 weeks ago. What...


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Jun 17

Unsure about result

Hi, this was the first time I have tested for hiv, my result was negative. I had unprotected sex a...


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Jun 17

BBC documentary "The truth about HIV"

I came across the BBC documentary "The truth about HIV" and it gave me a real push to get...


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Apr 17

I have been so worried

Hi I have been so worried about having hiv after the most regrettable unprotected sexual incounter...


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Apr 17

Helped my phobia

I absolutely could not wait a week or two for a result my anxiety would have driven me crazy. The...


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Feb 17

Bio sure working after 8 weeks

Hi I used noisier 8 weeks after possible infection, will this result be of any use


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Feb 17

Retest -Mind is stressful

Hi I have taken two biosure test in span of 2 weeks and both came negative. My window period was...


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Jan 17

Worried about the result

Hello, I've done the biosure test 89 days after exposure and it was negative, but I'm having...


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Dec 16

Worth doing if you are concerned

Used the bio-sure product , after a few indiscretions whilst working in ASIA , test had to be done...


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Nov 16

I have been experiencing symptoms

I have been experiencing symptoms and feel like killing myself. I had a test done at a clinic after...


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Nov 16

Anemia?

Quick questions, I take vitamins because I suffer from anemia, I take Iron on a daily basis and...


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Nov 16

test question

I made the test and it was only control line, everything else was completely white. I checked at 15...


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Nov 16

Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou.

I dont even know where to start, I think at the end is best. My test results are negative..... I...


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Nov 16

Just buy the test and do it!

7 years of my life I've lost to HIV anxiety! I was just completely convinced that I'd almost...


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Oct 16

Negative question

I have read mutilple replies on this forum from biosure when people have asked if their negative...


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Jul 16

I wasn't looking forward to doing the test

The self-test kit arrived quickly (I think only a couple of days after I filled-out the online...


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Jul 16

nearest STD/GUM clinic is 3 buses away

Had been wanting to take a HIV test for a while, but the nearest STD/GUM clinic is 3 buses away,...


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Jul 16

I test regular to be safe

What a great idea. I ordered and the test came really quickly. I test regular to be safe however...


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Jul 16

I live in a rural area

Although I try to get tested quite regular I live in a rural area and it involves quite some time...


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Jul 16

Positive result

Feeling like committing suicide


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Jul 16

Doing the test at home.

I hate needles and hospitals so this a great idea for people to have. Yes it reduces my confidence...


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May 16

help

Should I do the Biosure HIV test in the morning while I have not eat anything to improve the...


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May 16

IS 90 days enough?

HI I've heard about that 6 weeks after suspected exposure to the infection will be enough to...


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May 16

Help!

I've completed the test but it wasn't all the way into the buffer pot although the control line...


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May 16

concerned

Hi. A few weeks ago I had a trip to UK and a friend bought 2 test to bring them to South America ....


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Apr 16

Test Line - clarification required

Hi, my test result didn't show a test line but there was some pink colouring on the corners of...


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Apr 16

Such a relief after months of torture!

Such a relief after months of torture! The 15 minutes wait was one of the longest, hardest times of...


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Mar 16

Hiv Tes

Hi, I am straight and been through all the anxiety everyone else went through. I decided to...


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Mar 16

reduce anxiety - be brave

(I am) A straight guy who went a bit wild last year sexually, had symptoms around 2 weeks after a...


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Feb 16

Still worried.

I have have done five Biosure tests, all of them over a year since exposure. I have also had a...


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Jan 16

Promiscuous throughout my early twenties

Having been promiscuous throughout my early twenties I always protected myself against unwanted...


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Dec 15

Long wait for clinic test - so this was a very convenient

I live somewhere where waiting times for the clinic to get tested are severe so this was a very...


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Dec 15

It is important to know

For me it was the best solution to find a reliable HIV self test, just to confirm and continue with...


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Dec 15

Taking the test

It is convenient to test yourself at home and helpful If you don't want to wait for days to get...


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Oct 15

Home Testing - I hate going to the GUM clinic

Firstly I would like to thank Biosure so much for creating this test. It has helped me...


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Oct 15

If your scared ask a family member to be with you!

I'm 24 and I have a slight problem going to a clinic when going through a health scare, my phobia...


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Jul 15

It's good this test is available to joe public

Without the help of dedicated scientists and technicians, HIV could easily have been the next...


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Jul 15

HIV self test - of course it's stressful

I ordered the test online. Very easy. Of course the whole process was stressful but the clear...


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Jul 15

Arrived quickly, instructions were simple and easy to follow

Arrived quickly, instructions were simple and easy to follow. The packaging while possibly more...


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Jun 15

HIV Self-Test: The Journey.

I'd had a bout of diarrhoea in mid-February this year, and two weeks later I had a short but bad...


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May 15

HIV Self Test - 'why I chose self-test at home'

I could have gone to Dean Street Express in London. Amazing people and service, but on this...


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May 15

HIV Self Test Kit From Bio Sure

Have to say I am pleased with the self-test kit the instructions are easy to read and...


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Apr 15

Testing my son

After a bombshell conversation where my son told me there was a slim chance he had been infected...


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Apr 15

Better to know than to torture yourself

About 6 months ago I had Shingles and looked online to see what the possible causes were. HIV was...


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Apr 15

This is a stress reliever.

This is a stress reliever. Forgotten which news site I read about it on, but ordered it by 12pm on...