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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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Nov 21

Negative at week 10?

Hi, I am a gay man and stupidly had unprotected sex (I was the bottom) about 2 and a half months...


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Nov 21

Test accuracy after 9 weeks

I had a possible high risk exposure on 28th August, 2021 (unprotected anal) and tested negative...


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Oct 21

Long lasting symptoms

Well, this has been a nightmare for me … in the first week of January 2021 I went to a party with...


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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...


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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...


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Oct 21

Possible exposure to HIV

Hi, I had a possible exposure 8 weeks ago. Within the first couple of weeks after this I obtained a...


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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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Oct 21

Are my results false negatives?

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


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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...


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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

Extremely faint test line

Hi I had protected vaginal sex with an escort but decided to get tested using the approved test in...


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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

An HIV diagnosis

I was diagnosed with HIV in 2007 but contracted the virus in 2003 from a former partner. Going into...


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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

Were they false negatives?

Hi, 5 weeks ago I had unprotected sex with my partner it was for the first time having unprotected...


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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...


16

Aug 21

False negative?

Hi, I tested HIV negative using biosure it was 22 weeks after a possible exposure. Although my...


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...


11

Aug 21

Antibody detection

Hi there I have done 2 Biosure tests well outside the window period and both were clearly...


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Aug 21

I had unprotected hand job

I had an unprotected hand job and have been worried about HIV and STDs. I took the bio self-test at...


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Jul 21

Do not panic!

Now I've been avoiding this for the last 2 years because of anxiety, it had crippled me into...


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Jul 21

2 Negative Tests

Hello, I just took a test, waited 15 minutes and it is negative. I took one approximately 1 year...


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Jul 21

I'm scared that I might be infected

Hello, In April I had sex with this girl and found out a week after that she's positive but I used...


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Jul 21

Anxious about exposure

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


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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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Jul 21

Didnt lie test down

Hi, I completed a rapid test. After 15 mins of the test standing up there was only one control line...


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Jul 21

Test accuracy at 81 days

I have a really bad case of anxiety and guilt. Earlier on this year I made a bad decision that...


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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...


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Jul 21

Hiv from being fingered?

I recently had protected sex with a guy I met (I am a woman) and he fingered me before sex. I’ve...


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Jul 21

Test three months after prep

Hi I had an exposure 28 february so I went and took prep for a month. After that I tested using...


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Jun 21

Can anything influence my antibody production?

Hi there- I’ve taken so many tests recently it’s frightening. I have since taken three of your...


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Jun 21

disposal of test in bin

I just want to confirm that the test does not contain any HIV virus that could harm anyone if they...


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Jun 21

1 minute test result

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


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Jun 21

I have super bad anxiety

Hello, I have a super bad anxiety. Recently over five weeks ago I used tobacco from someone who is...


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May 21

Might I have sticky antibodies?

I have done 2 Biosure self tests well outside the window period and both were negative. I am...


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May 21

Placing Biosure Test in results holder

Hi there I did a Biosure test and it just presented with a single line towards the top which I...


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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...


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May 21

Should I self test?

Hi There, I have not had an exposure but never tested for HIV. I have been with my current...


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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...


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May 21

Routine screen

Hi, I have had the same boyfriend for 4 years but decided to do a routine screen as I hadn't...


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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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Apr 21

Huge mistake now suffering from it

I made a huge mistake, got drunk on a night out some time ago CANT remember exactly what I happened...


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Apr 21

I did something stupid

I did something stupid and had sex with a trans woman (with penis) sex worker when I was drunk. I...


24

Apr 21

HIV from protected sex?

Hi,I recently had sex with a few girls that I don't know their status of.I used condoms throughout...


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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...


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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

I had a small cut on my hand

I had a small cut on my hand but I used the finger on that hand to finger a woman while we in the...


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Mar 21

Bio sure tests

Hi I have tested with bio sure at 69 days And again at 84 days again at 93 days All came back...


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Mar 21

Smudged line - anxiety

Hi, I tested at home yesterday, I don’t think I used enough blood as couldn’t see it moving up...


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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

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...


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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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Mar 21

HIV risk

So 3 weeks and 2 days ago I had intercourse, unprotected oral sex, protected anal sex with a...


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Mar 21

My boyfriend said he tested positive

My boyfriend said he tested positive but then later.. The second line disappeared.. He thinks it is...


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Mar 21

Blood spreading at bottom of test

Hi I completed my test and after 15 minutes it was very clearly negative. I then left test lying...


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Mar 21

False negative?

Almost two years ago used this test after having unprotected sex. Tested outside window period at...


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Mar 21

Testing the test

So in my paranoia I went and had my blood draw for labs, because frankly I have a lot of severe...


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Feb 21

Smudge formed on top of the test strip

Hello. I tested myself recently, and got a clear control line. However, on the edge above the...


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Feb 21

Worried - Should I retest?

Hi Biosure team, I see many people testing more than once to be sure their negative is reliant....


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Feb 21

Possible exposure

Hi , I'm hoping you can put my mind to rest, the exposure I'm really worried about was several...


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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...


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Feb 21

Nine weeks after exposure

Nine weeks after exposure, burning urine (gonorrhea treated), weak joints, stiff neck. Negative...


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Feb 21

Test well outside window period

Hi there, I performed a test well outside of the window period (over 6 months) that was clearly...


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Feb 21

Read the result to early ?

Hello ! My last potential exposure was a year ago when I gave unprotected oral sex to my boyfriend...


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Feb 21

Using alcohol wipe right before testing

Hello. I took a test 1 year after my last intercourse. I cleaned my finger with an alcohol wipe....


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Feb 21

I tested negative using HIV type 2 self-test

i tested hiv negative using hiv type 2 self test 2 weeks after exposure, at 4 weeks i tested...


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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...


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Feb 21

How sterile is the test?

Hi, I recently took the test and it was really easy to use. I tested negative, which is great, but...


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Jan 21

What antibodies does this test detect?

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


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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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Jan 21

Chance of not producing hiv antibodys by 12 weeks??

What’s the chance of not producing hiv antibodys by 12 weeks. I tested negative for hiv using the...


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Jan 21

could this be a false negative?

I had an exposure in Dec '19. I experienced what i thought was a seroconversion illness. I also...


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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...


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Jan 21

possible symptoms - worried

I had unprotected anal sex 10 days ago ( i was the top). Next day i had bad headache and very...


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Jan 21

After developing anxiety

After developing anxiety I suddenly started to worry about a relationship from 10 years ago and...


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Jan 21

Antibodies Q

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


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Dec 20

biosure test after long time

Hi i was recently testing me and my partner (11 years relationship). The results was both negative....


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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...


15

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

% of people with antibodies at 5 weeks

I tested for HIV with biosure antibody test I tested at 36 days. What’s the % of people who have...


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Dec 20

I went for HIV testing

I went for HIV testing at a laboratory after my feet started to burn. The results came back...


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Dec 20

Problem?

Hi, I bought the test after 12 long months convincing myself that I couldn't be positive. I bought...


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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...


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Nov 20

HIV Biosure testing accuracy/confidence

Hello I have not had unprotected sex in 6 months and have tested using the biosure self test today...


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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

Test after 4 months

Hi. Used test after 4 months of unprotected sex. Came back negative. Can I rely on this result?


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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...


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Oct 20

Anxiety grows

Hi. I have found


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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...


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Oct 20

Hiv rash scares

Hello I took your hiv biosure rest 3 months after exposure 84days and got a negative result. I’ve...


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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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Oct 20

Doubts : Hand job

Doubts : Hand job , massage centre rubbing of penis on masseuse body - how big is this risk ?...


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Oct 20

Health Anxiety 101

Let me tell you my story, I'm going to go into depth about my symptoms too. Just so other people...


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Oct 20

Reliable result?

Hi, I had unprotected oral sex with a sex worker on the 29/12/2019, unprotected oral on the...


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Oct 20

Accuracy

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


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Oct 20

need some guidance

Good Day, I have bought the biosure test and i am anxious of taking, and need some guidance and...


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Oct 20

cant do no more

Hi im really struggling now im scared of losing everything including my wife and kids. iv not...


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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...


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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

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...


10

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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Sep 20

I had unprotected oral

I had unprotected oral with a woman sex for less than 4 minutes even less. Then i stood up and went...


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Sep 20

I had joint pain

I had joint pain at day 35 then muscle aches 6 weeks then I tested at 8 weeks using a Biosure hiv...


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Aug 20

2 Negative Results

I’ve tested negative twice with biosure test at least 1 year after possible exposure. Yet I am...


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Aug 20

how many people have had false negatives?

Hi, I would like to know how many people have had false negatives to date after testing outside of...


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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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Aug 20

Biosure test I believe to be extremely accurate

Hi, On December the 18th 2019 i had a Heterosexual exposure. I started testing from the 03rd Feb...


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Aug 20

Is lancet secure?

Hi I would like to ask is the lancet sterilised and doesn't cause any harm. I didn’t had any...


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Aug 20

Control line panic

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


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Aug 20

Worried about the test

Hi can you get infected after using this test? Also what’s the guarantee that you give to people...


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Aug 20

Results

I tested twice on this self test and recieved faint positives on both. I then tested at a clinic...


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Aug 20

Relieved after 3 and a half years

3 and a half years ago I had a sexual assault experience whilst at uni. I woke up in my own bed...


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Jul 20

Worthless and useless??

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


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Jul 20

Not Sure if Blood Sample was enough

I did the biosure test exactly 3 months after a possible exposure and then again 2 months after...


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Jul 20

Blood test

Hi I just wanted some information on how a GUM clinic would confirm positive results of a Biosure...


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Jul 20

Worried advise me

Hi does the test work if u become infected during pregnancy? Is the window period the same?


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Jul 20

I slept with an HIV + partner

Hello, I slept with an HIV + partner, taking med. Myself I had a small discharge during the...


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Jul 20

Possibly hugely overthinking?

Hi I recently completed a UK Biosure test for HIV after a 3 month window period. I tested...


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Jul 20

Validity

I'm slightly anxious about the validity of the results. If the blood that I use is contaminated in...


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Jul 20

Confirmation

Last year, I done the Biosure HIV test after 16 weeks of unprotected sex and the test came back...


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Jul 20

Worried to death, seronegative?

I tested negative at 6 weeks (clinic), 10 weeks (biosure self test), 13 weeks (clinic) and 20.5...


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Jul 20

I constantly checked my body for symptoms

I see a lot of you here are concerned about testing and maybe have put off testing or are anxious...


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Jun 20

Hiv test reliability

I was exposed to possible hiv by having oral sex with a guy on 29th of Feb 2020, tested with...


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Jun 20

Person I slept with tested positive

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


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Jun 20

I was so scared...

I was so scared, after watching a movie where this guys boyfriend has sex with other man, and is...


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Jun 20

Finger cleaning

Hello, before pricking the finger for sampling I cleaned it with a "PIC antiseptic swab"...


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Jun 20

Hiv time

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


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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

Still worried

I had a incident 7 months ago almost 8 months I have tested my self for the past 7 months and I...


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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

not a false negative?

Last year I slept with three different people. We didn’t use condoms. - I won’t be making the...


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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...


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Jun 20

6 years ago I tested positive

Hi, about 6years ago I tested positive and was advised to test again after 12 weeks of which I...


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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

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

Still Worried 16 weeks after

I tested at 11 and 13 weeks with the biosure self test and both came back negative after having flu...


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May 20

Unprotected oral sex

Hello. i had unprotected oral sex (from me to her and from her to me) on 15 February. After a week....


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May 20

now my anxiety is back

I got tested at home today after a couple of years of being anxious and fearful...I waited 20...


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May 20

Test accuracy

I received oral sex from a male for some seconds and we kissed 4 and half weeks ago , starting from...


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...


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May 20

Test execution

I had a negative test only with control line - but due to the anxiety I moved the test more times...


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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...


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Apr 20

HIV test after 42 days

I had unprotected sex with a lady who tested positive a week after the incident. I tested with...


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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...


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Apr 20

4th Gen tests negative multiple times

I tested negative at 8, 12 and 20 weeks with a 4th Gen test drawn from the veins and also at 24...


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Apr 20

Test was negative but I'm still terrified

Hi I had sex March 30th and was so scared because I had sex with a condom and he took it off for...


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Apr 20

I suffer from crippling health anxiety

I suffer from crippling health anxiety and constantly convince myself i have all sorts of...


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Apr 20

constantly worrying

Hi team. I had unprotected sex in October 2018. Since then I have taken 3 BioSure self tests. 1...


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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...


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Mar 20

I did sex with a woman

I did sex with a woman and i know the status as well she don't have HIV and i used protection as...


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Mar 20

I had an incident 5 months ago

I had an incident 5 months ago i was having sex with a female escort the condom broke I was worried...


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Mar 20

anxiety about my test result

Hello! :) Anxious American here. I have anxiety about my test result and would appreciate your...


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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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Feb 20

Are antibody tests reliable?

Hi, I had a high risk exposure 2 1/2 years ago and have since had 3 biosure tests and 2 4th gen...


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Feb 20

Test at 3 and 4 months

Hi, I used a bio sure test at 3 and 4 months, as well as 4th Generation tests at 4,6 and 12 weeks...


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Feb 20

10 years ago I met a guy

10 years ago I met a guy on 5 different occasions. We had unprotected Oral sex on each occasion and...


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Feb 20

Worried about hiv

I recently (one week ago) had a one night stand with a woman who claimed she was clean but my mind...


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Feb 20

HIV encounter

I had a low risk HIV encounter as I gave a blowjob with no ejaculation. I tested negative at 8 and...


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Feb 20

Wasn't sure but glad I did

So... I had heard about your test from a friend that said if I didn't want to visit a clinic I...


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Feb 20

muscle twitching?

Hello is muscle twitching/ muscle spasms a symptom of HIV serconversion? I have had them for about...


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Jan 20

google made it worse

meeeen! thank God i came across this page. am on my last week of pep medication. i had unprotected...


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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...


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Jan 20

stored below 8 degrees celcius

Hi. I tested negative but I'm worried that it is a false negative. I left the bio sure test kit in...


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Jan 20

Hiv antibody test

Had an encounter with a guy (I’m a man) just over 7 weeks ago. We did oral on each other and he...


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Jan 20

Am I in the clear?

Hello, Just looking for a bit of reassurance as I’m a nervous wreck. . I’ve had sex with...


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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...


13

Jan 20

I tested negative at 8 weeks

I tested negative at 8 weeks with a 4th Gen test, blood drawn from arm. my only possible exposure...


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Jan 20

HIV rash

I went to a GUM clinic and tested negative for HIV 12 weeks after exposure I have had a large rash...


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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...


08

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...


06

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 had a tattoo

I had a tattoo drawn on my body august 10 and a piercing. 1 week after I started feeling fatigue,...


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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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Jan 20

HIV Negative Test But Still Worried...

Hello, I have just received my HIV results and came back negative but positive for gonorrhoea in my...


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Dec 19

Anxiety/Swollen lymph node - BioSure

I had paid protected sex (couple of times) about 6 years ago and back then I believe I had fever...


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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...


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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...


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Dec 19

Are my tests conclusive?

Hello, I had sex with a prostitute , protected vaginal sex and unprotected oral sex (she gave the...


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Dec 19

Am I positive?

I tested negative yesterday at 7 months on biosure and positive on self sample for hiv 1 antibodies...


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Dec 19

I was terrified

I’m 21 and last year was very reckless for me. I was alone and away from home for the first time....


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Dec 19

HIV rash?

Can one get the HIV rash without having the fever or is that unusual? Tested negative at 80 days...


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Dec 19

HIV rash

Tested negative with the biosure hiv test at 93 days just had a red rash appear covering my whole...


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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,...


06

Dec 19

HIV 2 window period?

Hello. I had a sex with someone believed to be from Africa unprotected. I have read from many...


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Dec 19

About 7 weeks ago

About 7 weeks ago I had sex with lady I met of an unknown status. The condom I used pulled out but...


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Nov 19

Pep delay? Testing

I was prescribed pep after an exposure, I have now completed the 28 day course and tested negative...


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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

Pep and Biosure test?

I was on pep and completed the course 40 days ago -  is the Biosure test suitable to use after pep...


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Nov 19

I have tested 10 times

I had unprotected sex on the 1th of September and I have tested 10 times now and all of the test...


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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...


21

Nov 19

HIV 2

I have tested negative on 95 day using biosure I was putting this behind me until i spoke to a...


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Nov 19

Accuracy at 10 and a half weeks with biosure

Good day Recently found out that a person i had intercourse with has HIV. We had protected sex...


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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...


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Nov 19

Seroconversion and timing

Hello there I took the Biosure test at 84 days and was negative which you say is conclusive....


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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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Nov 19

Conclusive

Tested with the biosure at 87 days negative you say your test is conclusive after 12 weeks 84 days...


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Nov 19

I had unprotected sex

I had unprotected sex on 12th september,2019 There was so much friction. I started having night...


12

Nov 19

Would HIV have been detected?

Hi I’ve been reading other answers and seen that yous have said a week after seroconversion...


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Nov 19

Seroconversion, antibodies and immune system

So basically I am convinced I have HIV but just tested negative on the self test 7 weeks after...


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Nov 19

Status check

Checked after 28 days post a low risk event Had no real symptoms in between - How accurate are the...


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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...


03

Nov 19

Putting this behind me

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


31

Oct 19

Accuracy five months after exposure

I received protected anal sex (with a condom) and gave unprotected oral sex to a man over 5 months...


31

Oct 19

I can't I understand my results

I did the test on 12 August and first line was light and second line was too dark and I can't I...


29

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...


28

Oct 19

HIV

Hi would a hep b vaccine 1 booster during the time of infection 2 weeks after possible exposure...


27

Oct 19

Hiv symptoms and negative test result at 34 days

Hi, I undertook a bio sure test at 34 days which came back negative however, I’m worrying about...


23

Oct 19

I had encountered a very high risk

I had encountered a very high risk for HIV, I am residing in a country that deports HIV infected...


21

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...


17

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...


15

Oct 19

symptoms

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


10

Oct 19

Accuracy of test?

I only had two unprotected sexes. Eight months ago, my bio test was negative. I forgot to wash my...


10

Oct 19

Seroconversion symptoms

I had an exposure in Magaluf with a sex worker unprotected. One silly reckless mistake influenced...


09

Oct 19

I am still so worried

I have done a biosure test at 3 months and got negative result but wanted to still get this assured...


02

Oct 19

Can the test still detect late stage?

As it’s been over 15 years since any possible contraction, and had symptoms of opportunistic...


02

Oct 19

2 negative test

Unprotected sex was over 15 years, I’ve done 2 tests both negative- can I take this as pretty...


01

Oct 19

Need explained as not clear

So this is slightly confusing and isnt really explained. This gives you your status based on what...


01

Oct 19

Extremely worried I have HIV

Hello guys I have signed up to this site as extremely worried about catching HIV. It started...


25

Sep 19

B12 Vitamin Supplement

Hi my last possible exposure to HIV was 10yrs ago. I've done 2 Biosure tests in the last 2 weeks...


25

Sep 19

I'm worried I have sex with one girl from my University

I'm worried I have sex with one girl from my University, I'm really stressed up that I have HIV...


18

Sep 19

Control Line Faint

I took a test yesterday and it showed 2 lines but the first line which is control line was fainted....


17

Sep 19

Am I positive or negative?

I tested at the doctor and my tests were positive. My doctor took some blood to the lab for...


16

Sep 19

Safety lancet pin

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


01

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...


01

Sep 19

Oral thrush

Hi , I had protected sex and unprotected oral sex 2 years ago. I’ve taken Biosure at 3 months , 4...


29

Aug 19

A vague white line appears on T after hours

I bought a HIV self -testing kit online. Within the 20 minutes as stipulated by the work...


28

Aug 19

Positive line appeared after 15 mins but before 1 hour

Hi, I did the Biosure HIV test and was tested negative after 15 minutes. After around 45 minutes...


18

Aug 19

anxiety and fear

HIV 1 /2 & P 24 Combo test (CIMA) taken after 56 days of potential exposure came out Non...


17

Aug 19

hiv testing

After my risky exposure with CSW my HIV RNA PCR at 9 days not detected and 32 & 85 after HIV...


16

Aug 19

Took 2 tests 7 years after possible exposure, both negative.

I took 2 BioSURE HIV tests, purchased from amazon (I saw that the link was later confirmed to be a...


11

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...


31

Jul 19

I don’t know what to do

I got tested 2 week after possible exposure and it was negative and then I started to get cold...


26

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...


23

Jul 19

Article on the internet - condom risk?

Hi I recently had a few sexual encounters with girls who I dont know their HIV status. I used a...


19

Jul 19

Biotin Interference

Does the BioSure self-test use the biotin-streptavidin test principle like many laboratory HIV...


10

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...


08

Jul 19

54 day test

Hi I took this test 54 days after the exposure (unprotected msm oral sex with ejaculation).. i...


06

Jul 19

Protected sex?

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


04

Jul 19

Control line clarification

Hi took Biosure test yesterday this is my third test .Last two tests I done I could see blood...


28

Jun 19

Protected sex

Hi, a week ago I had protected sex with a girl of unknown status, a condom was used from beginning...


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...


23

Jun 19

can negative change?

Hello I had sex the first week of April I got tested in a clinic on May 8 they took out blood an...


18

Jun 19

Worried and confused

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


10

Jun 19

Am i clear from hiv?

Hi this is my story. The stress and worry i cannot explain. I had sex with a massage worker when i...


10

Jun 19

Unsure if test worked

I completed a test and got a single red line. I was nervous at the time and only got a small amount...


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...


02

Jun 19

Can I trust these?

After 10 days HIV RNA PCR test not detected. After 32 days  HIV test with CMIA method non...


29

May 19

Years of worry and guilt

I had sex outside my marriage 4 years ago a stupid moment of weakness. I had 2 hiv tests in the...


29

May 19

HIV accuracy test and the risk

I'm tested nonreactive hiv1&2 ag ab combo eclia test on 7 and 8.5 weeks. Risk are from sucking...


28

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...


27

May 19

HIV symptoms

Is a 6 and 9 week negative 4the generation HIV test reliable if you get symptoms after the last...


14

May 19

unprotected sex

Hi crew, I had an unprotected sex like 3times on different basis with a lady, later i discovered...


13

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

Anxiety

I tested for HIV with a test kit from my friend and it didn't have instructions so the results came...


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...


06

May 19

the condom broke

Hi I had sex with a man of unknown status the condom broke, later he told me that he is hiv...


01

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

Terrified

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


25

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...


24

Apr 19

6 Months After Unprotected Sex

Having had unprotected sex around 6 months ago, I wanted to take the test. The result was...


23

Apr 19

line like colour of pencil

I tested for HIV. The patient line showed like colour of pencil and disappeared after some 5 min....


18

Apr 19

Negative Result

Hi had a couple of unsafe sex episode about five to six years ago I'm male with two separate...


17

Apr 19

unprotected sex (condom broke)

Hi, I have unprotected sex (condom broke) with a CSW. Got viral fever after 3 day. I got...


16

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...


13

Apr 19

Symptoms - so worried

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


11

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...


09

Apr 19

Amazing and so simple to use

Four years ago I had an unprotected encounter and I regret it all the time, I started over thinking...


07

Apr 19

working with blood sample

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


04

Apr 19

Faint line hours after testing

I'm 18 months since last exposure.I need to find what caused the faint line on my Biobsure test...


02

Apr 19

I recently took the test

Hi I recently took the test but forgot to check it was working after 3 mins and didn’t realise...


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

Biosure self test kit

Hi I recently might have had exposure to hiv. I've had symptoms that could be seroconversion. Cold,...


25

Mar 19

More than 3 months ago

Good day, More than 3 months ago, i had protected sex but the condom ended up tearing in the...


25

Mar 19

What risk of HIV?

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


24

Mar 19

HIV infection?

I had unprotected sex in January the 23rd/24th to be exact. I have been stressing since that day of...


23

Mar 19

Test effect

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


22

Mar 19

massive worry

So I had the biosure hiv self test and I have a big concern which is a massive worry. Other self...


19

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...


18

Mar 19

is this ok?

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


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....


04

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...


03

Mar 19

Shadow on test

Im a bit concerned. Im sure my result was negative bit there was a slight red shadow ontop of blue...


01

Mar 19

Get Tested

This is the best thing I have ever bought on the internet. After months of worrying I finally...


28

Feb 19

window period

Hi team biosure - I had just done a biosure self test yesterday 252 days after my encounter with a...


26

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 -...


26

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...


24

Feb 19

First self test.

Want to say what a wonderful little kit this is! Easy to use, must say prior to using it I was both...


17

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...


15

Feb 19

I'm convinced I have HIV

I’m convinced I have HIV, I had unprotected sex over a year ago and about 3 weeks later I had the...


04

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...


22

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...


20

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...


18

Jan 19

1 week

Can I test after one week after risk unprotected test?


16

Jan 19

Relief - thank you

As many have mentioned already the mind is a very powerful thing. I was sick with worry every...


14

Jan 19

About to lose my job

Hi I think I've actually lost my mind. I stupidly had unprotected sex - one night stand (vaginal) -...


02

Jan 19

Help with anxiety please!

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


02

Jan 19

should I be worried?

Negative biosure result at 6 and 12 weeks, however I have a sore throat that has come and gone for...


26

Dec 18

Finally got myself tested...

Thanks for posting this . Finally got myself tested after months of worry . Convinced myself I had...


18

Dec 18

How accurate after 39 days

Hi there, I used one of your test kits 39 days or just under six weeks after unprotected receptive...


17

Dec 18

false negatives because of co-infection?

More than 7 years after possible exposure I had 4 negative Biosure tests and a laboratory antibody...


13

Dec 18

Do I have hiv? Test after 40 days?

I am a female and I had a one time exposure (vaginal sex) with a male of an unknown HIV status....


12

Dec 18

Still having symptoms

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


12

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...


11

Dec 18

Oral

Should i worry about HIV from oral both giving and receiving without ejaculation. Should i get...


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...


30

Nov 18

Unsure

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


30

Nov 18

15 minutes timeframe

I took the test and waited 15 minutes . It was only one line. I then threw it away . Would you see...


20

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...


07

Nov 18

Testing more than once... should I?

Hey, I am such a worrier and just wanted to ask for a bit of peace of mind... I took a test 11...


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...


01

Nov 18

Test line worry - need confirmation

  Hi BioSURE I did my test, after three minutes there was no rising blood so I pushed it...


23

Oct 18

I had unprotected oral sex

I had unprotected oral sex from a female escort in November 2017. Blood test after a month for STI...


19

Oct 18

Test at 29 days post possible exposure...

Hello. I am just writing to see if I understand the situation correctly. 5 weeks ago I had...


14

Oct 18

worried that I might have caught HIV

Hello...I have been very concerned and extremely worried that I might have caught HIV from...


10

Oct 18

4th gen ag/ab test at 43 days and 65 days

Hi have had symptoms 10-25 days post exposure vaginal sex rash disgorges chills lymph pain. Then...


28

Sep 18

3 tests later and still anxious

I’ve posted on here a few weeks ago and I’m still having anxiety about having possible HIV...


27

Sep 18

Anxiety after 2 negative tests

Hello! 6 years ago I had protected (Condom) sex with an HIV+ guy both as top and bottom. He...


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...


19

Sep 18

Strong ARS symptoms

Hi sir I went for massage and during that session she masturbated me and I fingered her, I don't...


17

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...


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....


31

Aug 18

How long is too long?

I gave unprotected oral sex about 5 or 6 years ago to my then boyfriend when we were 15-16 years...


26

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...


18

Aug 18

HIV symptoms and testing

Hi there I just wanted to find out when antibodies are created Are they created before,after...


17

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...


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...


09

Aug 18

Continuing symptoms

l had a relationship with a hiv positive for 3months.Then she decided to tell after 3months of...


30

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...


30

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...


23

Jul 18

Alcohol wipes

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


18

Jul 18

I am lost

Have some stupid mistakes in my life and I Am paying heavily for this Episode. #1 October 29,2014 I...


18

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...


06

Jul 18

Test accurate after 9 years?

I have tested multiple times with biosure all negative. The given sensitivity of the test is 99.7%....


28

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...


26

Jun 18

Test Negative

I did Bio Sure test after worrying for about 3 years of reading stuff online. I will be honest I...


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...


21

Jun 18

Please don’t judge me

I had a risky encounter with another man (I cheated on my wife) since then I had symptoms for HIV...


19

Jun 18

Could my result change?

Hi sir on 24 April 2018 I done protected vaginal sex and received unprotected oral sex with sex...


14

Jun 18

HIV tests years later

Hello. I was wondering if, after the 3 months window period, would HIV antibodies still be detected...


11

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,...


06

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...


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

Biosure peace of mind.

I am still worried about having HIV. I had protected sex with a prostitute in October 2016. I took...


31

May 18

I was so scared

I had unprotected sex in January with someone I knew very little about and it is now May and I can...


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...


24

May 18

false positive?

I got a positive result the second line was a weak line, I have previous been infected with...


21

May 18

Result accuracy

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


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...


16

May 18

Tests negative - but still got symptoms

I cheated on my pregnant wife with another man almost 7 months ago. Since then I have had all the...


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...


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...


23

Apr 18

I read the test to soon

Hi I did the onestep hiv 1/2 rapid test cassette. I was stupid and did the test in a hurry. After...


20

Apr 18

idiot proof!

Honestly, making myself push down on the lancet was the hardest thing about the whole process. I...


18

Apr 18

What time period will the test be accurate at

When will the biosure test start detecting antibodies and when will it no longer detected them?


17

Apr 18

Quick result

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


14

Apr 18

can drinking impact result?

I took a test and then control line appeared and was very purple/ solid for half of it and then it...


11

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...


11

Apr 18

Could medication affect result?

Hi, l took a test a few months ago. My test showed negative. However I was taking medication for a...


07

Apr 18

I'm worried and very suicidal

Had protected sex with 2 girls and get a negative after 5 days after having sex. The first girl i...


04

Apr 18

need to re-test?

I'm am a male and had unprotected insertive fellatio from a commercial sex worker of unknown...


03

Apr 18

Impressed with the kit

Not had an HIV test in many years, decided to do the home test for peace of mind. Very easy to do,...


27

Mar 18

should I still be worried?

Hello Sir, I had an unprotected vaginal sex with a hiv positive partner, I was unknown about her...


22

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...


21

Mar 18

Is my test conclusive?

I had unprotected anal sex with someone and developed a single symptom of HIV. I went to the...


04

Mar 18

Asking

Hello, I have had sex with only 3 partners in my entire life but have not been tested. Will it be...


02

Mar 18

AMAZING service, AMAZING product!

I recently had unprotected sex and then started reading the horror stories that are on the...


27

Feb 18

HIV?

I’ll try to be as detailed as I can. In early December and late December I had protected sex and...


26

Feb 18

Question.

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


26

Feb 18

Expiry dates on test

I ordered two tests : one which I’ve used and I want to keep the spare one for a test in around...


25

Feb 18

Window periods

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


21

Feb 18

Result Question

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


19

Feb 18

HIV risk symptoms?

On the 23rd of the year I was having sex with a sex worker about 5 minutes. I did not have a...


18

Feb 18

12 week negative test with swollen neck

I had unprotected sex over 12 weeks ago. I tested negative on biosure at 11 weeks ( 77days) and...


09

Feb 18

Get tested!

Clear instructions and simple to perform. A good alternative if you feel anxious or ashamed about...


09

Feb 18

Lots of symptoms

hello world, i would just like to say that i have been having a lot of symptoms and signs that all...


01

Feb 18

Sooner the better

I was so scared about getting a HIV test for a year, and it began to affect my life every single...


26

Jan 18

Faint red spreading after 15 minutes

Hi, I found there was some faint red spreading after 15 minutes from the bottom of my strip in my...


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...


16

Jan 18

Still unsure

Had a fling nearly 10 and half or 11 years ago. Tested negative on biosure self test kit. Does the...


15

Jan 18

Feelings of desperate guilt and regret

I'm married. Very happily married, in fact. About two years ago, I did something unbelievably...


15

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 -...


13

Jan 18

Can I stop worrying?

I had a suspected risk from oral on October 31. I got a test done one the 2 November which came...


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...


10

Jan 18

extreme anxiety

Hi, been suffering from very extreme anxiety for more than a year. It all started with a white...


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...


04

Jan 18

SO relieved

I'm 26, female, and recently tested positive for chlamydia. Holy crap, unsafe sex never felt so...


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...


26

Dec 17

Test Line Orange

When I first conducted the test, the test looked negative. However, I noticed there was a line just...


23

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...


19

Dec 17

Oral sex

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


19

Dec 17

I really don’t know what to do

Hi. I had drunken unprotected sex with a guy a year ago, 1 months after, I tested positive for...


13

Dec 17

Different sorts of HIV?

Hi, I read something about different sorts of HIV/4th generations... I dont know exactly. Can you...


02

Dec 17

HIV negative test

I tested negative with a BioSure test on the 30 November 1 month after I became concerned in case I...


02

Dec 17

Help

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


01

Dec 17

Stupid unprotected night

I have done 4 tests all negative last one was 6 months after exposure for 1 would this be a...


26

Nov 17

Could I be the 0.3%?

I did a biosure test 3 weeks after unprotected sex with a male (I’m female) it came back...


24

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...


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...


20

Nov 17

Unprotected with my ex - tested after three weeks

The tests are great I have done four over the years negative. My most recent tests taken three...


11

Nov 17

Nervous wreck need advice

Had unprotected sex with a man beginning of June and was going out of my mind with worry thinking I...


10

Nov 17

unprotected sex with a guy I met on line

Hello, I had unprotected sex with a guy I met on line in early September. I separated from my...


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...


25

Oct 17

swollen glands and night sweats

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


19

Oct 17

Peace of mind

I had unprotected sex whilst with my ex-boyfriend. He passed on another STD to me but I was too...


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...


12

Oct 17

I did the biosure test , as routine

I did the biosure test , as routine , feeling confident that the result would be negative. It came...


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...


24

Sep 17

chances of hiv?

i am worried i may have caught hiv...i had oral sex unprotected a few weeks back and unprotected...


24

Sep 17

just tested with biosure

i have been going out of my mind with worry the last two weeks after having protected sex but oral...


13

Sep 17

Paranoid Hypochondriac

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


09

Sep 17

I'm not sure if the test is accurate

I followed the directions of the test however after 15 minutes the result was not showing as I...


24

Aug 17

I regularly test for peace of mind

I use Biosure self tests every few months simply for peace of mind. I was sexually assaulted 4...


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

positive test line?

Hi I was just wondering if it is possible for a positive test line to disappear, I tested but...


07

Aug 17

I'm so scared

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


07

Aug 17

no reported false negative tests?

in various internet sources reference is made to the low number of reported false reactive tests...


03

Aug 17

How accurate is the test after 7 weeks?

I had unprotected sex with a guy I met on a dating app at around 7 weeks ago and have been freaking...


28

Jul 17

Indeterminant test after two negative tests

Hi I had unprotected sex in march and in may 7 weeks after I have std test done including hiv and...


25

Jul 17

I know I need to get tested

So this is my story. I have been so scared lately over the fact that I think I have been infected...


22

Jul 17

accuracy in late stages of hiv

hello would a Biosure self test still be accurate in late stage hiv, or ten years after possible...


20

Jul 17

I had not protected oral sex

I had not protected oral sex 2 years ago. I did your test and result came negative. But I heard...


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 -...


17

Jul 17

I had unprotected sex about year ago

I had unprotected sex about year ago. I did your test because I found some symptoms as short...


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...


04

Jul 17

Negative after 120 days

Negative after 120 days from last unprotected sex contact.  Is my BIOSURE test result 100% after...


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...


01

Jul 17

I had unprotected sex

I had unprotected sex once with a man from work (I'm female) I do know him but I have convinced...


29

Jun 17

I met someone online

I met someone online and about a year later, I stupidly started having unprotected with him. We had...


28

Jun 17

my cd4 count

Hi, I am 37 yr female and had unprotected sex in September 2016, beginning of. I did a 1\2 rapid...


26

Jun 17

Peace of Mind

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


25

Jun 17

Test after 83 days

hi, I had unprotected oral sex (03/04/17). then after I had symptom like ARS. I took the test at...


19

Jun 17

Windows period

Hi, I just wanted to clear something up and apologies if this has already been answered but I...


18

Jun 17

I am a 64 year old female

I am a 64 year old female who has not had much unprotected sex, but I was inspired to have the test...


17

Jun 17

75 days

Hi, about 11 week ago i had unprotected oral sex about 10 sec and protected vaginal sex. I took...


14

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...


14

Jun 17

Confused about my test

I'm a paranoid person - i tend to worry and be anxious about everything - not surprising then that...


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...


12

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...


08

Jun 17

After watching The Truth About HIV

After watching The Truth About HIV recently I decided that I would get myself a self test kit. It...


06

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...


05

Jun 17

8.5 weeks

Hi, about 9 week ago i had ago unprotected oral sex about 10 sec, then after I took the test at...


01

Jun 17

situation rectified

Contacted company over a non working code. Situation was rectified and next day delivery arranged....


01

Jun 17

Buffer pot

Hi I recently tested for hiv, however noticed I hadn't pushed the test all the way to the bottom...


31

May 17

Control line

I was wondering how is made control line. Is it just to say that blood and buffer went through the...


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...


30

May 17

Anxiety will not leave me

So abput 7years ago I had relations with a man, a man whom I later found out was married. Needless...


29

May 17

7 weeks test

Hi, I took the test at 7 weeks(48 days) after the exposure and the result is negative.(protect...


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...


27

May 17

can I truly rely on these results?

About 10 years ago I had unprotected sex, I have been married to my current partner for 7 years and...


09

May 17

Realy anxious

Hi, I had oral sex with sex worker unprotected and protect sex 5 weeks ago, 1 weeks later i...


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...


05

May 17

Hiv home test

My knowledge of hiv was very slim until recent times. I read up about HIV online and I learned...


04

May 17

doubt about results

I have had no sexual contact for more than 12 months and my first potential exposure dates from 10...


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...


03

May 17

Brand doubt

Dear, I live in Italy and recently I tested with a test looking egual to BIOSURE test, it is...


02

May 17

Testing at 9 weeks

I had unprotected sex with a man a few times on the same night. 3 weeks later i noticed a rash on...


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...


29

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...


27

Apr 17

Test - is it still valid?

Hi I recently completed a test and after 15 minutes there were no lines. I then realised I had not...


26

Apr 17

Instant results provide less anxiety

As someone who likes to get tested regularly, having a test done at home with immediate results is...


18

Apr 17

Testing window period

Hello doctors I took three tests at 28,29 and 31 days - I was wondering what percentage of people...


16

Apr 17

I have been so worried

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


06

Apr 17

3 negative tests

Over a period of 10 years I had oral sexs 5 or 6 times. I have since had no sexual contact for 12...


05

Apr 17

I try to do HIV tests regularly

I try to do HIV tests regularly as I have positive partner. Most of the hiv prevention...


04

Apr 17

I always thought I should get tested

Ive never been tested for hiv; I always thought I should get tested just in case but never had the...


22

Mar 17

Persistent flu symptomes, tested twice

Hi, I'm suffering from flu symptomes, spread over almost 2 months time now (sore throat, muscle and...


18

Mar 17

Testing

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


15

Mar 17

Relieved

I honestly believe this is the best product on the market right now and the best £30 I've ever...


09

Mar 17

5 weeks after potential exposure

Hi, took the biosure self test a few days ago 5 weeks after potential exposure and the result was...


03

Mar 17

All the symptoms, Really Scared.

Hi, I had oral/intercourse with sex worker abroad, 4 weeks ago, i did use a condom however. 3...


27

Feb 17

Test line question

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


24

Feb 17

Symptoms and testing

Hi, I have experienced low fever of 37.5 to 37.8 in nearly 1 week, not constant. Three days ago I...


17

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...


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

Reuse of Test Device

Hi I know it is not possible, but to clear my mind, need to check. Assuming if a person who has...


10

Feb 17

Test Accuracy when test laid down during test timing?

Hi, After finally assuring myself that this test was as official and accredited as that of going...


07

Feb 17

Storage of HIV self-test kit

When I conducted the HIV self-test I followed the step-by-step instructions carefully. After 15...


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...


09

Jan 17

Very worried

Very worried. I have ordered a test of you, but it has not yet come. I was curious about men so I...


29

Dec 16

extremely anxious

Hi , I bought one of your tests as i have been suffering with serious anxiety because of this. i...


28

Dec 16

Anxiety of hiv

So after a very brief encounter with a stripper 7 months ago, I have been through hell. Google is...


20

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...


20

Dec 16

Partner got pre-cum in his eye

I saw a male escort and while were having (safe) sex he thought he got pre-cum in his eye. He was...


04

Dec 16

Rise in STIs in post menopausal, heterosexual women

Watching the Lorraine Show on TV they featured the self test kit. They mentioned a big rise in STIs...


03

Dec 16

Home Testing Experience.

The test arrived a day after ordering, and by taking time to read the booklet carefully the test...


03

Dec 16

Thank you biosure

For about 7 years, I have been worried about my status. Although I didn't have unprotected sex, I...


03

Dec 16

Repeat test after 13 minutes results?

Hello! I did three tests since I had my risk (oral sex with ejaculation). First 31 days (4th...


30

Nov 16

Question on accuracy

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


25

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...


22

Nov 16

As a gay guy in his early fifties

As a gay guy in his early fifties, with a rather colourful sex life over the years. Having sex not...


13

Nov 16

Anemia?

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


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...


09

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...


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...


07

Nov 16

I am a 58 yr old male

I am a 58 yr old male who recently contracted my first ever STD. So I visited my local sexual...


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...


28

Sep 16

Didnt work

Bought it 2 days ago and tested but it failed to show any results.


16

Sep 16

My Anxiety can Stop

After years and years of contemplating getting a HIV test. I never felt confident going to a GUM...


01

Sep 16

Negative HIV test

It had been in the back of my mind for many years. I have never been promiscuous but had period...


01

Sep 16

The kit was very simple

The kit was very simple and easy to use and it is so convenient to be able to self-test in the...


18

Aug 16

Do I need negative result confirmed?

My exposure was over 2 years ago and I tested recently with Biosure and it was negative. I have not...


04

Aug 16

First time test for HIV

I'm almost 40 yo and never tested for HIV before. Although I had some unprotected sex relations in...


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...


28

Jul 16

So glad I tested

So glad I tested gives peace of mind. Keeps you in control of your mind and body, I was really...


23

Jul 16

Biosure test

Does this test cover all types of HIV? My possible exposure was from someone originating from...


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...


16

Jul 16

many still regard hiv as a death sentence

I had my very first hivselftest on 14th July 2016, I do test at gum clinics regularly. My partner...


08

Jul 16

I sincerely wish that I had never used this test

I sincerely wish that I had never used this test and had simply gone to my nearest GUM clinic in...


07

Jul 16

This test is so vital

This test is so vital to the health and well being of people in all walks of life. So many of us...


06

Jul 16

How grateful am I?

How grateful am I? This simple piece of kit has calmed me down I was convinced I had contracted...


06

Jul 16

HIV FastTest

Hi! I used the HIV fast test about 20 minutes ago with a negative result. I'm in a monogamous...


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

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'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

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

HIV Self Test

I have only ever had 1 STI test in the past and have been overdue for about a month as it is so...


04

Jul 16

1st Time Test

Never tested before as I was always afraid to ask for one at the Doctors. This self test at home...


04

Jul 16

home testing kit

it was pretty straight forward. made a lil error realising after 15mins that i hadn't pushed it in...


03

Jul 16

BIOSURE HIV TEST

I had unprotected sex with a few partners, and one night stands up until 2010. I stopped that when...


01

Jul 16

HIV neg

Didn't think I had put myself at risk but still nerveracking to test. Thankfully was neg, donated...


30

Jun 16

Excellent Home Test for HIV

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


30

Jun 16

What's 15 minutes?

I started the test then hopped in the shower to keep my mind off the test. It honestly feels like...


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

I had been in a manogomous relationship

I had been in a manogomous relationship (as much as I aware of course) for a year and a half. Don't...


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...


08

Jun 16

I have had unprotected sex in the past

I chose to take a HIV test as I have had unprotected sex in the past. It's something that has...


29

May 16

GREAT TEST

I Generally go about once every 3 years to get tested but now a home test is available and is very...


06

May 16

IS 90 days enough?

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


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

concerned

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


01

May 16

Home tested after 12 weeks

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


19

Apr 16

Less scary then going to a clinic or gp

I recently found I was pregnant and the midwife had left a leaflet about the HIV test you get...


19

Apr 16

I was made to feel ashamed at std clinic

I recently started a new relationship and we both wanted to get tested. It's the first time in my...


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...


11

Apr 16

Unsure

I done a test, however it was not pushed the whole way down the buffer pot. The blood did move up...


03

Apr 16

Testing negative

The warning on the biosure website reads, "If your test is negative it does not mean you are...


01

Apr 16

I've been relatively careful...but there has been that ONE random time

Ok, so I am a 31 year old gay male who has been relatively careful in my sex life, but there has...


01

Apr 16

BioSure relief

I went a bit off the rails when I broke up with my partner. Started having (a lot) of random sex...


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...


17

Mar 16

14months on from exposiure 3 tests I'm still worried i have HIV

I won't go in to to much details other wise i will be here for ever - but basically I'm now 14...


15

Mar 16

Hiv Tes

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


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...


14

Mar 16

I was just wondering

I was just wondering, if the control line appears does that mean without doubt that the test was...


07

Mar 16

Finally got tested

I have been putting this off for years because I haven't been very sexually active and the few...


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...


23

Feb 16

Self testing

OMG I have been shi**ing my self with worry, for a few days. I had a normal blood test, and it came...


19

Feb 16

Girlfriend asked me to take the test

I recently started a new relationship and my partner took a HIV test at a clinic soon after we met....


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...


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...


13

Jan 16

Promiscuous throughout my early twenties

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


12

Jan 16

Self testing after partner was diagnosed

I was at work when my partner who lives abroad sent me the message which you never want to receive,...


10

Jan 16

Crippling Anxiety

A while ago I started to notice some peculiarities with my body and began the process of self...


23

Dec 15

will sleep after long

I did put myself at risk last year in october. From that time onwards it was continously bugging me...


16

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...


15

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...


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...


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...


24

Nov 15

Experience

I wasn't conscious enough about HIV but gladly I always used a condom during anal sex. Getting...


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...


20

Nov 15

I was an immature idiot, living my life in fear and denial

I was an immature idiot, living my life in fear and denial. Fear that I had it and 'I'd deal with...


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...


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...


19

Oct 15

Get tested

I learnt of my HIV status after donating blood. I never thought that as a straight male I could be...


09

Oct 15

It takes courage to do the test alone.

The last time I tested for HIV was late 2013 and after that I was exposed to the virus. Although my...


02

Oct 15

Information about the reliability of the test

Information about the reliability of the test seems unavailable. The publicity says "BioSure HIV...


30

Sep 15

The thought of attending a GUM clinic terrifies me so I chose the home test option

I have not been tested since 2011 and not always practiced safe sex in the time that has passed....


24

Sep 15

I'm a medical student....

I'm a medical student with some long term lymph nodes in my neck. I always try to practice safe sex...


11

Sep 15

hiv self test.. rest the worried mind

So for years ive been worried about my sexual health. Too scared to talk about it to my gp or go to...


11

Sep 15

Boy, am I glad this test exists!

Boy am I glad this test exists! Great discreet packaging, very simple and easy to use test with...


23

Jul 15

HIV self test - the option to test

I had a test years ago, it took years of the thought of being positive in the back of my mind to...


21

Jul 15

Very easy to test...

Very easy to test, even when you're shaking as I was! I have learning difficulties and found the...


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...


15

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...


14

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...


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...


08

Jul 15

I had no excuse to put off being tested

I didn't think I was HIV+ as I never seem to get ill not even a summer cold but I'm embarking on an...


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...


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...


03

Jun 15

Self test. I have done some risky things in the past

Just got the test this morning. I have done some risky things in the past but I always ask about...


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...


14

May 15

hiv test - 'to reassure my mind'

hi I thought I was stabbed by a needle about 7 years ago ,it was always in the back of my mind ,so...


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

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...


02

May 15

"It's value for money and gives closure"

Although my test arrived on the Wednesday, I waited until the Friday evening to do. For me, it just...


01

May 15

It was the longest 15 minutes of my life. But no matter what the result was, I had to find out.

It was the longest 15 minutes of my life. But no matter what the result was, I had to find out. The...


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...


30

Apr 15

HIV self-test - "Relieved"

I first heard about the Biosure HIV self test on the TV literally 48 hours ago. I am a gay man, 61...


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...


04

Mar 15

HIV self-testing

"Stigma, discrimination, lack of privacy, and long waiting times partly explain why six out of ten...