Talking about home testing for HIV

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27

Oct 21

I was exposed - started PEP the next day

Good day I was exposed on the 7th of August 2021, started acriptega pep the next day (at this time...


26

Oct 21

Negative test - still have symptoms

I had protected sex when i was drunk. 4 days later i got tonsilitis and swollen lymph node on my...


12

Oct 21

Are my results false negatives?

Hi, 3 weeks after possible exposure I started experiencing swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, oral...


04

Oct 21

Faint spreading underneath Control Line - Biosure Query

Hi, I did a test yesterday and checked after 15 minutes. There was a clear control line, and...


23

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...


15

Sep 21

Smoking

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


08

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...


16

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...


13

Aug 21

Antibodies question

Had a test at 7 weeks and it's negative which I realise is a good sign but not conclusive. What I...


11

Aug 21

Wrong result anxiety

I took an HIV self test with Preventx/test.me in early 2020, which showed reactive but was...


21

Jul 21

Anxious about exposure

About 4 weeks ago, exactly 26 days today, I had a nearly protected sex with a female. Nearly...


15

Jul 21

Tired and worried

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


14

Jul 21

Prep and hiv test

Hi I had an exposure this year February 28. So took prep or pep for a month of March. Then I took...


08

Jul 21

Result before 15 mins

Hi I recently attended a clinic in London who uses your tests, I also tested at home in March this...


17

Jun 21

1 minute test result

Hiya I completed the biosure test however I had a question about the timing. After 1 minute a...


23

May 21

Worry on accuracy

Hi there Was a bit worried about the accuracy of my Biosure test. Basically I got a good sample...


12

May 21

HIV transmission via open wound?

I’ve been reading on google that HIV transmission through an open wound is quite rare. Can you...


03

May 21

Window Period? And other questions

Hi, I have a few questions, 1. Can you explain the window period, if I test myself using the...


30

Apr 21

worried about test

Hi, I have done the BioSure test over two years after my last possible exposure (partner unknown...


08

Apr 21

Extremely worried

I bought the test a year ago and traveled back home to Ghana but did not use it because I was too...


29

Mar 21

In need of some clarification

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


27

Mar 21

Got myself worked up again

Ok have got myself in a bit of a panic again sorry about this just need to double check I have...


22

Mar 21

I.m very worried and hope for an answer quick

Met a girl and I gave her oralsex really good. After like 4-5 days I started to feel sick. Met her...


22

Feb 21

I have recently suffered with anxiety

Hi there I have recently suffered with bit of a anxiety regarding some previous exposures all of...


10

Feb 21

Advice please. 12 years post exposure.

Hi, Looking for some advice from biosure please. My last exposure was 12.5 years ago. I have...


09

Feb 21

Temperature effects

I have a question about testing temperature. I tested at 13 weeks and did so in my car in a parking...


26

Jan 21

What antibodies does this test detect?

On researching, I had read that 2nd generation tests can only detect for IgG, but on...


21

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...


11

Jan 21

I’ve tested 5 times

Hi, I’d like to start by thanking you and the team for creating a very useful tool. I understand...


03

Jan 21

Antibodies Q

Hi I’ve taken a Biosure test after the 3 month window period. The result was negative. I...


15

Dec 20

Bio Sure Test after 4 months

Hello, I had my first homosexual experience while drunk. I had unprotected sex with a guy and was...


10

Dec 20

Self-testing - Easy and reliable

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


23

Nov 20

I met a girl, we kissed

I met a girl, we kissed then we did romance but no sex, we keep doing it for two weeks before I...


01

Nov 20

Question about result

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


19

Oct 20

Can I rely on this negative?

Hi there, I used your Biosure home testing kit and received a negative result. I haven’t had...


18

Oct 20

Anxiety grows

Hi. I have found


17

Oct 20

Losing my mind!

I lost my virginity to a guy that was a serial cheater, only learnt about it later on in our...


06

Oct 20

Accuracy

Please to refer this statement in relation to your test accuracy "A false HIV-negative result...


01

Oct 20

I am so happy after undergoing this test

I am so happy after undergoing this test. Since my secondary school days, I was worried about HIV...


22

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...


21

Sep 20

False Negatives and sticky antibodies

Hello The post from Gary (in


18

Sep 20

Insecure about the result

I took a home test for HIV 2 years after the minimal yet possible exposure. However I made a...


11

Sep 20

Biosure question

I had a oral encounter with a male. I got worried after it as it was in protected and took a...


31

Aug 20

Negative?

Hi Purchased this test and did it over the weekend, after 3 months. I received what I think is a...


22

Aug 20

Control line panic

I suffer from General Anxiety Disorder so sometimes my own reflection worries me! I particularly...


29

Jul 20

Worthless and useless??

As long as Im searching independently assesment of BioSure kit as Im in more doubt about product...


27

Jul 20

How accurate is a western blot test?

My question is how accurate is a western blot test? It came back negative after 7 months of an...


21

Jul 20

am I overthinking ?

Hi, I had sex with 2 sex worker in amsterdam with condom and I took biosure test exactly after 119...


16

Jul 20

Would the temperature of the room have any effect?

Hi i just took my test. I took it in my bathroom and had the shower running in the back. Whilst the...


10

Jul 20

2nd gen tests reliable?

I have a question is biosure (2nd gen) tests reliable for longstanding hiv infection? I am talking...


08

Jul 20

Do you keep test standing

Do you keep test standing for the 15min?


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Jun 20

Device position

Hello, my test was negative buy while running the device was not quite straight and the internal...


29

Jun 20

Person I slept with tested positive

Good day, I had symptoms like "dizziness, joints and muscle pain, headache, upset stomach," and...


21

Jun 20

Hiv time

Hello I have just tested negative 3 months (91 days to be precise) after a risky exposure. I have...


12

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...


08

Jun 20

Confirm Negative?

Hello, I have taken a hiv self test this morning, it appears to be display a negative result but...


03

Jun 20

I had a risky heterosexual exposure 5 years ago

I had a risky heterosexual exposure 5 years ago. I cannot remember if I had symptoms then, but I...


02

Jun 20

Question about faint line on rapid blood test

I had receptive anal sex with a few partners (all wearing condoms and HIV negative) for a while and...


29

May 20

Wet hand

My fingers were wet while I was trying to put the test tube into the liquid buffer and I suspect...


28

May 20

It’s scary, but worth it!

I have been worrying about HIV for a while now and the time came to take a test. I was super...


28

May 20

General questions

Dears, 1. Since the first time the tip was not completely full of blood, I brought it closer...


15

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...


13

May 20

I did a 4th gen test at 5 weeks

I have done a 4th gen test at 5 weeks, and 4 biosure tests 84 up to 91 days, then another 4th gen...


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May 20

I had an exposure

I had an exposure to hiv through unprotected oral sex with a person unknown status very risk...


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Apr 20

Cheated on wife

Cheated on wife 6 months ago unprotected with a sex worker. Have had 2 test 1) 4th gen ab/ag and...


23

Apr 20

unprotected oral sex and kiss

Hi I had unprotected oral sex in which I was the receptive. After 3 days I had fever and then sore...


06

Apr 20

is insomnia a symptom?

Hello - is insomnia a symptom of HIV?


27

Mar 20

Still worried.

Hey. Could i had i high risk exposure end of 2016. I took p24 duo test at 6 week then pcr rna at 6...


02

Mar 20

I believe I was exposed to HIV2

I believe I was exposed to HIV2.  I had a Biosure test at 13 weeks negative. Also had a 4th gen...


13

Feb 20

worried after 4 months

I just took a biosure test after nearly 4 months of my exposure I came back negative since I had my...


30

Jan 20

scared and worried

Hello I have a question since I’m scared and worried I had a incident 3 and half months ago i...


19

Jan 20

HIV Questions

I’m trying to take a self test. However I have a question Is lower back pain part of early HIV...


16

Jan 20

Maybe A Risk Exposure

I have a question hopefully someone can answer it does muscle loss occur in early HIV stage as well...


08

Jan 20

Maybe HIV Exposure

Hello I had sex with a prostitute around October 25 of 2019 when I was having sex with her the...


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Dec 19

Negative result

Had a dodgy encounter in August And now mrs is pregnant Needed a quick reliable test Got a...


28

Dec 19

Did I do the Biosure test correctly?

I think I’ve done the test correct but after three minutes the movement didn’t appear to be...


26

Dec 19

Biosure at 54 days and Gum clinic at 55 days

Hi, my possible exposure was on 15th October. I have tested with biosure at 15 days, 6weeks 1 days...


09

Dec 19

Kit Sterilization

Hi,my apologies for asking you these questions but I am suffering from some OCD. May I know if...


01

Dec 19

discolored/white T line?

Hello I’ve made a HIV rapid test. I put a smaller than required amount of blood and the right...


22

Nov 19

Worried - I had unprotected oral sex

Hi Biosure, I had unprotected oral sex with a CSW 14 weeks ago. I started to develop all the...


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Nov 19

What are the chances of a manufacturers fault?

What are the chances of a manufacturers fault? I tested a year after my possible exposure. I...


20

Nov 19

Is this test for both HIV 1 and 2?

hello - I took a HIV test at 90 days which came back negative. Is this for both HIV 1 and 2 as I...


19

Nov 19

Seroconversion and window period

I took biosure tests on day 62, 69, 73, 76 and 80. All have been negative. My questions are: 1)...


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Nov 19

Is Seroconversion related to production of Antibodies?

Hi A lot of literature around HIV window period state that humans produce antibodies at...


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Oct 19

Exposed to HIV with a sex worker

Hi, I was exposed to HIV with a sex worker and immediately the condom broke, she told me she was...


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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

My test was quick

The test was quick, harmless and very intuitive to use. The interpretation of the results was easy...


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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

One night stands

Hi I recently tried the one night stand thing so I had sex with 7 girls. They gave me oral and...


06

Jul 19

Protected sex?

Hi I was recently in Amsterdam and made a huge mistake by visiting the Red Light district. In a...


25

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...


03

Jun 19

Thank you!

Thanks for making this test available! Had a phase of bad decisions and conveniently, not enough...


02

Jun 19

My HIV Test

Hi I just tested using a HIV at home but I didn’t follow instructions. Instead of using liquid, I...


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May 19

Is there something else going on?

I have a question. I had unprotected sex with a girl that i trusted. I did a 4th generation doctors...


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May 19

second test?

Hi, I had unprotected sex with my partner whom I don't know his status. So we decided to test, the...


12

May 19

HIV negative at 100 days conclusive?

I had an intercourse with an escort around 110 days ago, she did me an oral sex without condom and...


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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...


30

Apr 19

Can’t let go of anxiety

I have tested negative using the biosure test kit. It is 15 months since my last possible exposure....


30

Apr 19

Test Advice please

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


30

Apr 19

Advice please

I had a high risk encounter 18 months ago. I've had muscle pains,twitching, thrush and numerous...


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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

blood clear

hi I ran a test my mind was affected by the test and the blood was clear and a little liquid this...


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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

working with blood sample

I am working in a lab where I deal with blood samples of unknown medical history. While working...


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Apr 19

Clarification

If a person had symptoms that are likened to HIV seroconversion, so oral thrush, and a rash in the...


27

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....


25

Mar 19

What risk of HIV?

Hi, last year I visited Amsterdam and had protected sex with 3 sex workers. Condoms were used...


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Mar 19

Test effect

I plucked up the courage to use your test again after weeks and months of anxiety. Have used them...


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Mar 19

Is the test result valid?

hello, I have recently done the home test I got one line on the letter C which I have been told...


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Mar 19

is this ok?

Hi had two occasions of unprotected sex male to female about 7 years ago just done home test result...


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Mar 19

Ars and testing

Hi, I've used your tests in the past and they have always been a handy, and private way to test...


13

Mar 19

Test Line positioning

Hi all, thank you for an incredible piece of equipment. I conducted my test and could see a very...


06

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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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...


21

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...


13

Dec 18

Is the lancet needle safe to use?

I used my biosure test yesterday (my result was negative) and I'm quite concerned about my finger,...


12

Dec 18

Still having symptoms

I sucked on massage therapist nipples for few seconds, apparently she was breastfeeding but I did...


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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...


10

Dec 18

I am worried sick

I had sex with a Cypriot man on holiday used a condom but it came off completely inside me I pulled...


10

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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Nov 18

Question about negative result

Hi there, first of all I would like to thank you for this test! I have severe health anxiety and...


04

Nov 18

Do you advise testing?

Hi there, I am a female who had unprotected oral sex and foreplay with an older man last...


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Oct 18

83 days

Hello, I had an encounter with a working girl (escort) 83 days ago now the condom did not split but...


09

Oct 18

I have now done 3 tests

This might seem like a really ridiculous thing to ask my anxiety is through the roof thinking that...


06

Oct 18

Question on expiry

I took one of your tests the exact same day it arrived but didn't check the expiry date before...


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Oct 18

Negative at 12 weeks with symptoms

Hi, I had a very low risk exposure in May this year. 25 days later I had a test done in the local...


26

Sep 18

Are my symptoms HIV?

Hi. I had possible exposure to HIV+female,after the exposure i developed lots of symptoms that are...


15

Sep 18

Symptoms and anxiety

Hello I took a biosure test 5 days ago (3 weeks and 4 days after possible exposure). I know this...


05

Sep 18

Hiv anxiety

I was stupid and unfaithful to my girlfriend - unprotected oral with someone of unknown status....


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Aug 18

Hiv test at nearly 10 weeks

Rimming incident with a gay guy who has suddenly blanked me. I've since had very severe fatigue...


10

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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Jul 18

Test questions - new partner

My new partner tested negative after 52 days using the hiv duo combo test after a 2 seconds condom...


03

Jul 18

Test sensitivity

Hi, if I have understood well every 1000 positive samples your test could give 3 false negatives...


01

Jul 18

Conclusive?

Hello, I took this test at 155 days after potential exposure, would this be considered...


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Jun 18

Test line question

I did the test and got a strong control line which reassured me that it had worked, however I am...


25

Jun 18

Question for device fall

Hi, I was taking the test to see the result after 15 minutes and few seconds but I unintentionally...


24

Jun 18

Test question

I thought I set my timer for 15 minutes but I later realized it did not in fact start. My test...


04

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...


02

Jun 18

Amount of blood required?

Hi there, I took the test at home recently but for some reason no matter how hard I tried the...


25

May 18

Lancet needle

Hello, I used the lancet needle in the kit but this will sound like a silly question, I used the...


23

May 18

Overthinking Until I’m Sick

Honestly, spent weeks and weeks worrying over nothing about potentially having the virus. There was...


21

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...


15

May 18

scared of results

Did the BioSure Self Test. Hung on to it for almost a week before plucking up the courage to...


12

May 18

I have been worried

I have been worried about getting tested for a long time, knowing i may have put myself at risk. i...


07

May 18

Void sticker

Hi I think I’m panicking but I used a test that looked all intact, the void sticker had the...


28

Apr 18

Squeezing

Dear Biosure team, I recently tested negative with your test. In these days I am studying for a...


23

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...


18

Apr 18

I used the test this morning

Hi there I used the test this morning and noticed the blood didn’t go upward on the test kit but...


17

Apr 18

Quick result

Just I did the Biosure test and the results was negative after two minutes one line on the top -...


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Apr 18

Did I impact the result?

I’m quite afraid of medical equipment so I managed to squeeze some blood out of my finger without...


10

Apr 18

Packaging query

I ordered from Amazon, two kits. Both arrived sealed but the biosure sticker on the white box was...


09

Apr 18

About test line

I test HIV rapid test and test show negative at 20-30 minute. But 3-4 hours later test line show...


27

Mar 18

quick and discreet

Ordered from Amazon so quick and discreet. Quick and easy test. Lancet thing essentially painless....


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Mar 18

Results question

Whilst checking the results of the test, the control line was there, which was a good solid line....


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Mar 18

2 months test conclusive?

I had protected sex with unknown girl on 1 single night 2 times. After 3 weeks i got molluscum on...


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Mar 18

Private, quick and easy

Private, quick and easy procedure. Alleviates waiting time. Great product.


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Feb 18

Question.

Hi , I am little worried now a days because of my friend. I had a unprotected sex with my...


25

Feb 18

Window periods

Hi, I had one off unprotected vaginal sex, which I am aware is not particularly high risk, however...


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Feb 18

Result Question

Hi, 1st I'd like to thank you for providing this test, I was so anxious about going to clinic...


20

Jan 18

I was convinced

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


10

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...


05

Jan 18

ARS symptoms possible after 11 weeks?

I had a very brief sexual encounter (when I say brief, I mean no longer than 10-15 seconds) with a...


29

Dec 17

Should I test again?

I am 25 years old Male. I got physical with a lady mother of two children, her age was 30 years. We...


21

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...


18

Dec 17

Window

Good day Quick question. Going back on some of your answers I see you say 4 weeks, only 50%...


22

Nov 17

chance in a million?

Hi there I recently did 2 self tests. The first at 96 days and the second at 110 days. Both...


21

Nov 17

Worried out of my mind!

Almost two years ago I had stupidly unprotected sex with a 'friend' of mine. Totally out of...


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Oct 17

Are tests conclusive?

Hi I've had 3 biosure tests, between a year and a year and a half from potential exposure. All 3...


26

Oct 17

Stop Googling, start testing

In October 2016 I used my first BioSure HIV self test, and it was negative. The relief was instant...


19

Oct 17

3 tests - all negative

Hello, I live outside the United Kingdom. I had a relationship three years ago. I have applied for...


14

Oct 17

returnable?

Hi, is my product returnable if I have opened the pouch on the packet? If its unused but I have...


08

Oct 17

unknown partner

Hi, My story is that I had a protected sex with an unknown partner but the girl was on me and she...


23

Sep 17

A really great relief

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


10

Sep 17

important questions

Hello 1 - Can biosure Hiv Self Test detect the Antibodies After 1 or 2 year or not ? 2 -i got 2...


09

Sep 17

Quick and very affordable

Quick and very affordable. You can use at home whenever you are at ease. Very reliable and easy to...


05

Sep 17

sick with worry

Question about test bought on Amazon : Hi I’m sick with worry I have done 3 biosure test now, all...


08

Aug 17

Control line concern

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


07

Aug 17

I'm so scared

Hi! I had a risky exposure (giving oral without ejaculation) about a year ago, then I started...


28

Jul 17

blood sample valid?

I am concerned about the reliability of my negative test result. The test says to use blood from...


26

Jul 17

Fast and discrete

Fast and discrete delivery also abroad. Test was very well described. Some steps required using...


19

Jul 17

Will hospital treatment affect result?

Hi, I have taken 3 of your self test kits over the past 3 months. 1st being 4 weeks -...


13

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...


02

Jul 17

anxiety over test

im a naturally anxious person and i had protected gay sex with a man last year and didn't think...


02

Jul 17

4 Biosure Test

Hello. I have a question about realiability of Biosure hiv self test. I did 4 test. 1st one at 11...


26

Jun 17

Peace of Mind

Thought I would tell my story because I know there will be other people like me - searching the...


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Jun 17

low-risk doesn't mean no-risk

I'm a 37 year old hetero white British female who has had unprotected vaginal sex. I was very...


13

Jun 17

Result confirmation

Dears, My test was negative. Just to be sure, I tested in my bedroom, I don't know about room...


02

Jun 17

Question's about the test

Hello, Does it matter if there is some solution left after testing? I realised I didn't insert...


31

May 17

HIV home testing

I am a sexually active gay man and have had some unprotected sex. I worried for some time about my...


27

May 17

I was always so scared to get tested

I highly recommend the Biosure test. I have just completed mine in the privacy of my own home, with...


06

May 17

Test after a few encounters

I was worried about it and the nearest testing clinic is 30 miles away from me, so when I heard...


06

May 17

Test Question

Hi I recently done a biosure test it came back negative thank god. I purchased one for my...


03

May 17

Feelings about the Biosure HIV test

I have tested at GUM clinics in the past, done postal testing (buying a kit and mailing a blood...


02

May 17

my partner and I have been together for 20 years

Hello my partner and I have been together for 20 years and we have not had sexual activity with...


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Apr 17

Testing while ill

Hi would the best time to test be when your ill or after as ive been ill for 2 weeks and tested 4...


28

Mar 17

After a high risk situation with a sex worker

After a high risk situation with a sex worker I did a hiv1 pcr test after 13 days which was...


18

Mar 17

Testing

What an amazing thing. My father is HIV positive. I understand and am aware that it is no longer a...


27

Feb 17

Test line question

Good afternoon I have a question regarding the test line and validity of my test. I ordered...


17

Feb 17

No test 100% accurate

Hello I know that none of the HIV tests are 100% accurate. Based on this have the following...


14

Feb 17

Review

So I pulled the trigger and bought the self test. It arrived early this morning so after waking up...


08

Feb 17

Question about negativa test

Hi! I have a question about the test and if you can trust it. I am to scared too go to hospital and...


02

Feb 17

I'm so scared of going to the GUM clinic

I'm so scared of going to the GUM clinic and getting tested then waiting two weeks for a result and...


30

Jan 17

Question about test

Does having recently had vaccinations affect the reliability of the result e.g. False positive etc?...


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Jan 17

Did I perfom the test right?

Hey guys, today i made the HIV self test and had problems with performing. I do all steps how...


26

Jan 17

oral sex drew blood

I had oral sex and the man's teeth drew blood on the head of my penis. I have been very stressed...


09

Jan 17

Was my test valid?

Hi there, I ran the Biosure test a few days ago and after reading the instructions and using the...


05

Jan 17

Query about buying a test on Amazon

Hi there, Is buying the biosure HIV test on the official website (http://hivselftest.co.uk) the...


22

Dec 16

Test Result

I took the BioSure HIV Test and the result was negative. One line only appeared and it was totally...


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Nov 16

Question on accuracy

Having looked at some studies on older rapid tests available around the world and how their...


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Nov 16

I've never gone out of my way to have a HIV test before

I've never gone out of my way to have a HIV test before, I've had the other tests they used to hand...


13

Nov 16

Anemia?

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


12

Nov 16

Just a question....

Hiya.... I recently did my test and it was negative but having told someone the anxiety and stress...


11

Nov 16

test question

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


10

Nov 16

Question about the test

Hi, I completed the test and and have a very clear control line only. There is no coloured...


07

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...


24

Oct 16

Negative question

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


21

Oct 16

Peace of Mind--Stress Reliever

I was stressing out over the possibility of being HIV positive, so either way I knew I had to know....


20

Oct 16

Question about testing

I got a negative test outside the window period but I don't think I disinfected my finger before...


20

Oct 16

I'd been thinking about my HIV status on and off for a few months

I'd been thinking about my HIV status on and off for a few months, but couldn't/wouldn't commit to...


19

Oct 16

i had an exposure 15 months ago

Got the package on time, i had an exposure 15 months ago i performed test and shown...


12

Sep 16

HIV negative

The biosure is easy and quick result. i'm negative very happy.


26

Aug 16

Absolutely brilliant

Absolutely brilliant, just done this test its so easy, a bit daunting while waiting for the result...


15

Aug 16

taking the blood sample wasn't bad at all

Fantastic service, arrived quickly, discretely packaged, very easy to use, taking the blood sample...


03

Aug 16

Negative Relief. Get Tested!

I had a possible high-risk exposure to HIV 16 months ago, but couldn't bring myself to get tested...


25

Jul 16

I was wondering

HIV test This is a great testing kit, very easy to use. I was wondering is this a second or third...


22

Jul 16

Results question

Tested negative but shortly after 15 min a faint line appeared above the purple control line. What...


22

Jul 16

first time I tested myself for HIV

This was the first time I tested myself for HIV. Personally being able to do a test by yourself in...


13

Jul 16

THT free test

Applied for a free test from THT. Was delivered within 24-48 hours of applying for it. Test is easy...


07

Jul 16

I thought I was low risk

I thought I was low risk, but always best to check now and again. This home test service is great,...


07

Jul 16

The test is very professional, easy to use

The test is very professional, easy to use and most importantly it comes in discreet packaging....


06

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...


06

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,...


06

Jul 16

Arrived really fast

Arrived really fast, was super simple to use, barely even felt the finger prick. Getting home...


06

Jul 16

hiv self test - information

As others have commented, solid packaging, very clear instructions, and detailed information...


05

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...


05

Jul 16

So much better than going to a clinic

This was brilliant. So much better than going to a clinic and having to wait for hours, especially...


05

Jul 16

I've been meaning to visit a medical professional for a HiV

I've been meaning to visit a medical professional for a HiV test just for piece of mind as it's...


05

Jul 16

Fairly straightforward and easy to use

Ordered through an ad on Grindr. Loved the idea of getting my result right away. Fairly...


05

Jul 16

Negative

So I ordered the test last week having seen it advertised on a news app I use on my phone, arrived...


05

Jul 16

Why I tested

Having lived in London for a long period of my life and having had a very active sex life, not...


05

Jul 16

Negative

We all busy home HIV test are amazing really simple but and quick 15 min ! Well all coming with...


05

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...


04

Jul 16

My first instant HIV test

I've done several home HIV testing kits before. I find them more convenient and easier to cope...


04

Jul 16

This was amazing

This was amazing, being able to do the test in my own home made me feel more relaxed. Didn't feel...


04

Jul 16

Home testing kit

Really good that they do this now, gives people more confidence and it was quick and easy.


02

Jul 16

Couldn't be simpler!

I have tried a couple of the home testing HIV kits in recent years, and this was by far the best!...


30

Jun 16

Excellent Home Test for HIV

It arrived really quickly after i requested it from THT. Extremely easy to use, very clear...


29

Jun 16

HIV Neg : Quick and easy testing

Arrives discreetly packaged in the post, quick prick of the finger and 15 minutes later you have...


29

Jun 16

Taking the test

I took the test to-day aided by my boyfriend and we found it easy, once we have read the...


29

Jun 16

Self testing

This couldn't have been simpler, and to know your status so quick is another worry off my mind.


11

Jun 16

I had unprotected sex

I had unprotected sex during an impromptu Chem sesh party I ended up at and was too scared to have...


05

May 16

Help!

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


03

May 16

Some question about Biosure Kit

Hi there, I was wondering if Biosure HIV Test Kit can detect all subspecies of HIV like HIV1 and...


01

May 16

Home tested after 12 weeks

Hi there, I used the BIOSure home test after exactly 12 weeks after unprotected heterosexual...


24

Apr 16

Reliability

Hello. I have a question about realiability of Biosure hiv self test. I did 3 test about 12 months...


20

Apr 16

You are going to survive

Quick, easy and discreet. I recommend it, just be sure to read the instructions, wait for the 3...


16

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...


13

Apr 16

HIV selftest suited me

The test arrived in plain packaging as promised one working day after ordering. I am a gay man who...


25

Mar 16

Gay man using HIV Self Test for the first time

I go regularly to the GUM clinic but this can be a hassle. They all seem to do 'walk-in' style now...


14

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...


07

Mar 16

Meant to go to a clinic but my sister told me about biosure

Meant to go to a clinic but my sister told me about biosure as she was a tester.I think it's great...


07

Mar 16

Very useful - hope it will reach 100% accuracy soon

Very clear instructions. Easy to use. The test arrived quickly and in a discreet packaging. It is...


16

Feb 16

I'd had many unsafe sexual encounters

I'd had many unsafe sexual encounters - deliberate and knowing the risks. I don't really know why,...


08

Feb 16

A question.

If you have HIV symptoms and you take an HIV test because of symptoms, will the test detected the...


05

Feb 16

Living in fear for years

I have been living in fear for years thinking that I could have been infected with HIV. I was...


28

Jan 16

waiting for tests at clinic is stressful

I feel anxious about having blood taken, and have found waiting around for tests at clinics...


22

Jan 16

Long-term partner has HIV

I've been with my partner for 10 years - he has HIV, I do not. He is on treatment and has an...


21

Jan 16

Amazing piece of kit

Amazing piece of kit. After realising I'd not been tested for a couple of years, having taken a few...


02

Jan 16

Reduced my anxiety

Used the home test kit to stop/reduce my anxienty. And the test was simple to use. from opening...


17

Dec 15

Simple to Use

This test came with clear and simple to use instructions. It's simple to use and gives you your...


17

Dec 15

so much better than going to the doctor

Use the self test kit it was quick and did not hurt too much so much better than going to the...


10

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...


08

Dec 15

BioSure Self-Test was great. Package arrived quickly

BioSure Self-Test was great. Package arrived quickly, there are no labels so maintains your...


03

Dec 15

Privacy and peace of mind

As a gay man living in a rural part of the United Kingdom, access to sexual health screening which...


02

Dec 15

Just out of a longterm relationship

Just out of longterm relationship and wanted to check my status while waiting to see what happens...


28

Nov 15

Quick. Discrete.

It's hard to find time to visit your local GP at the best of times, this test is essential for...


25

Nov 15

I live in Italy

I live in Italy and the HIV test here is only available in general blood clinics without any...


21

Nov 15

too worried to go and be tested for fear of being seen by someone I know

A few years ago I made some bad decisions and had unprotected heterosexual sex with a number of men...


18

Nov 15

I'd put off and avoided ever getting a test

I was scared and absolutely petrified. Like everyone I'd practiced safe sex but we all make...


13

Nov 15

I had put off and put off going to get a test in a clinic

I am so thankful for this test. I had put off and put off going to get a test in a clinic or at the...


12

Nov 15

I do have an unhealthy sex life now & then..

As I'm a straight guy,I do have an unhealthy sex life by visiting escorts now & then.And there...


04

Nov 15

So easy to do it in your own place

I am really satisfied with the product, I think it's one of the most innovative products worldwide...


04

Nov 15

I want to congratulate those who developed this test.

I want to congratulate those who developed this test. It is quick easy to use and reliable. I have...


20

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...


16

Aug 15

BioSure HIV Self Test Kits- One of the best products for self-testing I have ever seen and used

I have been using this type of product for more than 10 years when they first came available in the...


24

Jul 15

Medical doctor

As a medical professional and the end of the day one who is in the risk group of getting HIV I can...


23

Jul 15

The home test kit is very professional and convenient...

The home test kit is very professional and convenient. It arrives in very advanced style packaging...


15

Jul 15

I can live happier now

It was just checking. I like to have fun safe but still get tested. It's always strange going to...


10

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...


08

Jul 15

HIV self test - would definitely recommend

Hi I never really thought there was much chance of me contracting HIV - I've never injected drugs...


02

Jul 15

The HIV self test kit was very effective, and results incredibly quick.

The HIV self test kit was very effective, and results incredibly quick. Although the 15 minute wait...


27

Jun 15

I feel so much better to have tested rather than stick my head in the sand

Discrete packaging, clear instructions. I was so afraid of getting tested I couldn't face a GUM...


15

Jun 15

I put off using it for a few months!

The self test kit arrived very quickly, but I put off using it for a few months! Result: negative....


10

Jun 15

HIV Self test - "great value"

Rapidly dispatched, discreet package, use well described, all very professional and great value....


04

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...


24

May 15

Great! The test kit arrived really quickly

Great! The test kit arrived really quickly and was perfect for discreet use and peace of...


21

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...


20

May 15

The longest night ever!

I am a gay man and have never had an HIV test. Over the course of the past 15 years I have had many...


16

May 15

Home HIV Testing - " I thought I'd give it a go"

I received the kit this morning and found it very informative and easy to use, the hardest bit to...


15

May 15

HIV self-test - "very relieved!!"

Living in Jersey there was a little delay with shipping but the organisation I purchased the test...


10

May 15

HIV Test, Discreet, Easy to Use.

The test arrived very quickly in discreet packaging. I made sure I had an hour to myself to read...


07

May 15

BioSure self test

As someone who likes to get tested (for my own reassurance) having not only the test done at home...


06

May 15

My Self Test

I was quite irrationally terrified when my new girlfriend asked me to have an HIV test before going...


06

May 15

A very welcome addition to the UK safer sex landscape

I used this as an experiment, and found the test very easy to use and to understand. I was very...


05

May 15

I have a question about the test

If you have already developed AIDS, will there be a positive indication?


04

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...


01

May 15

HIV selftest was amazing.

HIV selftest was amazing. My nearest GUM clinic is 10 miles away with very restricted opening...


30

Apr 15

Testing my son

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


29

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...


29

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...


28

Apr 15

HIV Self Test - FIRST TIME

So fantastically simple to do! I cannot stress how anxious you can get having to go to a doctor or...


28

Apr 15

Biosure HIV self test

I read about the new self test on Monday morning BBC news website, checked out the biosure website,...


27

Apr 15

HIV self-testing - know the facts and have your say

For the first time, home HIV self-test kits...


27

Apr 15

Share your experiences of using the test

This  discussion and ideas exchange site has been specially set up for people to share their...