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Nov 21

4 Tests ! Can i move on knowing i'm fine ?

Hello ! I had a possible exposure 87 days ago. At 60 Days i had Negative - Biosure At 64 Days...


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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...


16

Nov 21

Could have been exposed 8 years ago

I am worried that I could have been exposed to HIV 8 years ago, I have taken 1 -test (bioSure HIV...


05

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...


04

Nov 21

Test accuracy after 9 weeks

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


27

Oct 21

I was exposed - started PEP the next day

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


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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...


17

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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Sep 21

Transmission from dried blood

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


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Sep 21

Smoking

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


15

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...


15

Sep 21

Faint line after 2 days

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


08

Sep 21

An HIV diagnosis

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


08

Sep 21

Could anything else have affected result?

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


21

Aug 21

I can move forward with my life

I spent two years worrying and scared to take a test for HIV, even all more positive news...


16

Aug 21

Hiv results/symptoms

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


16

Aug 21

False negative?

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


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...


11

Aug 21

Still worried

I took a test at around six weeks from‘exposure’ (not sure you can really call it that. I’m a...


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Aug 21

Do I need this test?

Hi I am thinking of taking the Biosure test to put my mind at ease. I believe 4 years ago, I may...


29

Jul 21

Do not panic!

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


21

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

Prep and hiv test

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


11

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...


08

Jul 21

Result before 15 mins

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


06

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...


29

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...


17

Jun 21

1 minute test result

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


24

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...


21

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...


19

May 21

How accurate?

How accurate are HIV1/2 3 gen retro screening lab test at 51, 69, and 82 days? All results were non...


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May 21

Ozone therapy Sauna impact on antibodies

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


11

May 21

Any possibility tests are wrong?

Hi I have had an exposure in December 2020 since then I have used bio sure test at 70 days 84 days...


03

May 21

Window Period? And other questions

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


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Apr 21

Antibiotics effect results?

Do antibiotics like Ciproflaxcin or alpha blockers(muscle relaxant) like Tamosulin effect the...


28

Apr 21

about hiv

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


24

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...


24

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...


21

Apr 21

autoimmune diseases

Hello Can autoimmune diseases like arthritis affect the results? People with these issues do not...


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Apr 21

I have just done my test now

I HAVE JUST DONE MY TEST NOW 5 weeks after exposure. Although I had done 2 tests before. All came...


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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

12 weeks or 6 months?

I'm looking for some clarification. The bio sure test says it can detect antibody's after 12 weeks...


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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...


21

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

Anxiety after watching 'It’s a Sin'

Hi, I’ve recently been having severe anxiety after watching 'It’s a Sin' about a possible...


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Mar 21

False negative?

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


03

Mar 21

Possible reasons for a false negative?

Hi there, In some of the responses on here it says that 'usually' false negatives only occur due...


02

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...


28

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...


22

Feb 21

I have recently suffered with anxiety

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


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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...


13

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...


13

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

Taken 2 tests

Hi I have taken 2 biosure tests and they have both come back negative. My exposure that worries me...


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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

medications

Does taking any antidepressants such as mirtazapine affect the test result?


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Jan 21

Buffer solution exposed to air?

Hi, I recently took the Biosure self test and received a negative result, where the only line...


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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

Can any undiagnosed conditions affect the results at 6 months

Say I were to have undiagnosed lymphoma, or ANY other type of condition that hasn't been diagnosed,...


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Jan 21

Is this result conclusive?

June 2020: I had a medium-high risk where I got someone's cum rubbed on my penis head. (He later...


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Jan 21

Biosure test after 6 years

Hi I took a biosure test after 6 years which showed as negative. Would this be enough time for...


21

Jan 21

False negative worry

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


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Jan 21

BioSure UK HIV Instant Test

I decided to order a HIV test postal kit with BioSure UK. The test arrived the next day and was...


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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

After developing anxiety

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


03

Jan 21

Antibodies Q

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


03

Jan 21

Worried False Negative

Hi, I am worried that I had a false negative. I took the biosure test in 2019, just about over 4...


21

Dec 20

biosure test after long time

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


15

Dec 20

Bio Sure Test after 4 months

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


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

I went for HIV testing

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


10

Dec 20

Self-testing - Easy and reliable

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


08

Dec 20

Anxiety about HIV

So I took a test around a year after a one night stand, 6 weeks after the night I went for a 4th...


08

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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Dec 20

Kit safety

I recently took one of your tests after 9 months post exposure and I have gotten myself really...


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Nov 20

Manufacturing

What are the chances of a test being manufactured incorrectly and giving off a false negative...


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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

Testing window

If x is day of exposure should I test on 84th day from day of exposure (x) or 85th day 84 days...


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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

Worried about negative result

Hello! Just thought I would leave a message here for some clarification. I performed the BioSure...


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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...


31

Oct 20

Still paranoid after negative test

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


30

Oct 20

Which result is valid?

I did a test yesterday morning and after 15 minutes it came out negative. It stayed that way for...


27

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

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...


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Sep 20

Testing - what shall I do?

Am not an drug user or having sex with other people. I just have sex with my husband which is my...


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Sep 20

Testing time

Hi so I took a biosure test 6 months after any possible exposure. Test came up neg. Can I trust...


12

Sep 20

Can I trust the result?

Hi I have took at test 8 months after a oral encounter with a chap. I know it's 99.7 percent...


12

Sep 20

Testing worry

I have taken 3 tests 1 about 60 days after possible exposure another one at 100 days and another...


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Sep 20

I took 1 Truvada pill a day after exposure

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


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Sep 20

l used 7 Biosure test kits

l used 7  Biosure test kits at 6,7, and 8 weeks after possible exposure and after 20 minutes to 2...


08

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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Sep 20

Sticky Antibodies

I recently saw a post on this site about how ‘sticky antibodies’ can potentially cause false...


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Aug 20

faint line

I had a Biosure test yesterday night, there was one clearly dark control line. But tonight, when I...


31

Aug 20

Negative?

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


29

Aug 20

2 Negative Results

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


29

Aug 20

Using a knife at home to draw blood

Is it ok to use a knife at home to do get the blood if I wash it first. I heard other users have...


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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...


26

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

Control line panic

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


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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...


20

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

one very faint line

Hello i just used a HIV home testing kit and the results aren’t so much clear. There’s only one...


16

Jul 20

Possibly hugely overthinking?

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


16

Jul 20

Would the temperature of the room have any effect?

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


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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...


09

Jul 20

2 tests enough?

I have taken 2 biosure tests well outside window (years) for exposure. Although both negative, been...


06

Jul 20

Confirmation of test result

Hi there . Is there any chance I can send a photo to the admin email for confirmation of the test...


06

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

Device position

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


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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...


29

Jun 20

Is muscle twitching a symptom?

Hello I used your biosure self test kit at 89 days and got a negative result. Since then i am...


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Jun 20

Reliability of test results

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


20

Jun 20

Faulty tests?

I did 2 tests outside the window and they both can back negative with a control line. If these...


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Jun 20

Accuracy of test results?

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


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Jun 20

False Negatives

I recently did 2 biosure hiv self tests at 6 months. Only the control line was visible in both...


12

Jun 20

False negatives on test

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


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Jun 20

Hiv biosure test results

Hi, I have taken 2 biosure tests, weeks apart, 3 years post exposure, both negative, but still have...


08

Jun 20

Confirm Negative?

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


05

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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May 20

Wet hand

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


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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...


28

May 20

General questions

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


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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....


15

May 20

Check results?

Bio sure 4 weeks negative 8 weeks negative 12 weeks negative 7 months negative Can I be sure...


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

Storage and reliability

Hi, Some experts have issues with the storage of tests used away from a controlled lab. With tests...


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May 20

I did a 4th gen test at 5 weeks

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


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Apr 20

Exposure to air when testing?

When doing the test I spent around 15 seconds to collect my blood to the test device. Maybe it was...


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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

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

Shaking the test?

Hi I'm on my 11th week after potentially being exposed to hiv I took a self test at home and after...


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Mar 20

Is a negative result after 3 months conclusive test?!

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


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Mar 20

anxiety about my test result

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


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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...


27

Feb 20

used 4 tests

Dear BioSure Team, I've used 4 BioSure tests so far: 1. After 28 days, 2.After 56 days, 3.After...


24

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...


21

Feb 20

Biosure 11 weeks

I took a biosure hiv test at 11 weeks with negative result, how accurate is the test at 11 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

got a negative

got a negative HIV test result from a home (DR trust HIV home kit) testing kit after 3year of...


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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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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...


29

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...


28

Jan 20

I had a condom tear

I had a condom tear with a girl of an unknown status but my fourth generation ELISA test result...


25

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...


08

Jan 20

Maybe HIV Exposure

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


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...


04

Jan 20

Oral sex exposure

Hello I had an oral sex with my first girlfriend it was for about 35 to 45 seconds,is there an...


04

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

Negative result

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


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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...


28

Dec 19

I had a sexual encounter

Hi, I had a sexual encounter with a guy who's status I don't know. Then 2 weeks after i did a rapid...


28

Dec 19

Did I do the Biosure test correctly?

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


26

Dec 19

Biosure at 54 days and Gum clinic at 55 days

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


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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

Test with wet hands?

When I pricked my finger with the Lancet my fingers were wet from when I had washed them with...


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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

40 days before

40 days ago I had risky sex. Today I did the Bio Sure Test and showed negative. Can I be calm about...


13

Dec 19

I believe I have hiv

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


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Dec 19

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...


28

Nov 19

Window periods

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


26

Nov 19

Is the test at day 84 conclusive

I have taken taken biosure tests at day 62, 69, 73, 76, 80 and 84. All of them have been negative....


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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

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

medical condition?

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


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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

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...


06

Nov 19

high risk exposure 7-8 weeks ago

19, male, high risk exposure 7-8 weeks ago. Took a self test 3-4 weeks after potential exposure-...


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Nov 19

Putting this behind me

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


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Oct 19

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...


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Oct 19

Bought 2 biosure test kits

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


28

Oct 19

HIV

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


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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...


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Oct 19

6 weeks accuracy

Hi. I had sex with a woman with condom, but I  don't know her status (HIV positive or not) . So I...


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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...


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Oct 19

How reliable?

I had sex with condom 1 month ago and i took the rapid test of HIV. My result was negative!. I...


16

Oct 19

burst condom

Hi.. I had an experience of burst condom during my intercourse. After that I had some symptoms like...


10

Oct 19

More test needed?

Hi have a nice day , Sir I am from Turkey sorry for bad english. I make oral sex 70day ago and...


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...


08

Oct 19

Conclusive result?

Are your results conclusive immediately if the test only picks up a negative result? Or must you...


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...


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...


01

Oct 19

Can I be confident in my negative results?

I have taken 3 Biosure tests in the last 2 years. 1st after 8 months, 2nd after 13months and 3rd...


27

Sep 19

Control line slightly lower down

Hi. I have 2 negative results from 2 Biosure HIV tests but the 2nd one has a single control line...


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...


24

Sep 19

Can hormonal implants cause false HIV positive results?

Hello Can hormonal implants cause false HIV positive results in women without any possible...


11

Sep 19

Needle stick injury

Whilst doing work experience in a dental Practice, I had a needle stick injury. I was worried...


02

Sep 19

My test was quick

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


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...


19

Aug 19

10 weeks post exposure

Is a negative result at 10 weeks post exposure a good indication of what you result will be at 12...


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...


12

Aug 19

14 weeks since exposure

It's 14 weeks since exposure  - is my biosure self test negative result conclusive ?


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...


01

Aug 19

I had oral sex

I had oral sex on April 21. After that I test at 11 week by card test in a laboratory and get...


19

Jul 19

Biotin Interference

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


16

Jul 19

False Negative

Hello I read on one post concerning false negative that they can be caused by ‘sticky’...


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...


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...


22

Jun 19

Buffer pot

When doing the self test kit i didnt let it stand up for 15 minutes. Does the test still perform...


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

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...


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...


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...


05

May 19

apperance of test line after an hour

Having HIV self test ,the test result within an hour was negative ,but after one hour and 30 min...


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

Advice please

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


26

Apr 19

Do I retest?

Hi going out of my mind with anxiety. I  have taken test out side of window period. Biosure...


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

Do I test again?

Hi - taken biosure test after possible exposure 5 years ago result came back as negative, I see on...


20

Apr 19

Confirmation advice

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


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

risky encounter

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


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...


10

Apr 19

Elite controllers

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


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....


26

Mar 19

slight angle accuracy

I did a home test from biosure, and it filled with the correct amount of blood, and the line showed...


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...


23

Mar 19

Test effect

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


21

Mar 19

Should I re-test?

I took a biosure rapid HIV test after 39 days and the result was negative. Should I re-test again...


21

Mar 19

Positive about being positive

I’d taken a few risks and was nervous about doing a HIV test. My test was positive but doing it...


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...


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...


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

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...


19

Feb 19

did I use enough blood?

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


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

a positive result?

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


07

Feb 19

9 weeks result

is a negative text at 9 weeks encouraging and likely to change at 12 weeks?


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...


04

Feb 19

Could tests be wrong?....Worried

Apologies for long post... I know I have anxiety and have been seeing psychologist but still have...


28

Jan 19

I'm still worried

Had a low risk event over 8 months ago. Had a test done at my local gum clinic after 25 days...


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...


21

Jan 19

need to test again?

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


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...


16

Jan 19

Relief - thank you

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


16

Jan 19

Confused

Hi, I took a biosure HIV test then the result was negative but I wonder after an hour or more then...


14

Jan 19

Faint grey line?

Hi, I just used the BioSure test kit and received a strange result. Within 15 minutes I could only...


02

Jan 19

The mind is a powerful thing

I know a lot of people will desperately be searching the Internet after a possible exposure looking...


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...


27

Dec 18

Convinced I have HIV

Hi - I have had 12 antibody test using 4 Biosure test and two test were i-test and 6 at 4 different...


20

Dec 18

Pink/Purple Control Line

Hi there, I took a Biosure test and after respecting all the indications and the 15mins, only the...


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

Is the lancet needle safe to use?

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


10

Dec 18

Period

Hi there, i just wonder if the result is valid if i did the test on my period.


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...


09

Dec 18

9 week negative result

I did a BioSure test and the result was negative after nine weeks. I want to know how much accuracy...


07

Dec 18

Second line - Visibility

Hi, what is the visibility of a “weak” second line? I took my test 3 - 4 months after the...


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...


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...


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...


01

Nov 18

Does the positive line disappear?

Hi I did not read the instructions properly as I was very nervous I was looking at the card for the...


19

Oct 18

false negative and symptoms

Hi I had a biosure test 15 weeks after possible exposure and I had some symptoms. The test was...


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...


16

Oct 18

83 days

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


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...


09

Oct 18

I have now done 3 tests

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


06

Oct 18

Question on expiry

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


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...


25

Sep 18

Worries 93

Hi I have had 3 tests since possible exposure and would like to know the reliability of my...


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...


15

Sep 18

Should I re-test?

Hi I’ve just did the test (negative result) after 7 months possible exposure. Should I do the...


25

Aug 18

Negative results

Hello, both me and my partner had negative results today . Took the test only one line. After the...


09

Aug 18

Continuing symptoms

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


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%....


01

Jul 18

Conclusive?

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


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...


25

Jun 18

Question for device fall

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


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...


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...


02

Jun 18

Amount of blood required?

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


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...


30

May 18

Do I need to retest?

I have took a test at 20 weeks after a possible risk. The results come back negative. Do I need to...


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...


03

May 18

My test results

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


28

Apr 18

Squeezing

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


27

Apr 18

completely at home

I was pleased then dismayed with previous self-test, as funding was pulled from my area. So happy...


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...


18

Apr 18

I used the test this morning

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


17

Apr 18

Quick result

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


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...


04

Apr 18

need to re-test?

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


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...


23

Mar 18

Results question

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


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...


13

Mar 18

doubt in reading results

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


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...


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...


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

Could filter make test invalid?

I was wondering what makes the control line active? Is it another type of antibody ? Also the...


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...


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...


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...


03

Jan 18

Relief, Easy, Affordable

Just like to thank you for your product, even though never really never thought I carried HIV I...


28

Dec 17

Can cancer affect the result of the test?

Hi!! I took HIV test number 2 today and it was great! But I wonder. Can you detect antibodies on...


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...


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...


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...


24

Nov 17

I was fearful to get a test

I took the test today thank god negative. I was concerned about an incident many years ago and was...


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...


21

Nov 17

How sensitive at 18 days?

Hi I know you have to wait 3 months for a conclusive result but how accurate would a biosure test...


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...


13

Nov 17

is 8 week test accurate?

Hi, I recently did the biosure test (after 8 weeks) not exactly knowing that the test is the most...


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...


06

Nov 17

possible exposure - condom broke

Hello, I had an possible exposure 6 weeks ago. The condom broke while having vaginal sex with...


02

Nov 17

had exposure 1.5 year ago

Had exposure 1.5 year ago. I finally have the courage to do the test. Luckily results came back as...


26

Oct 17

Stop Googling, start testing

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


19

Oct 17

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...


14

Oct 17

I had been very stupid

Took the biosure test today and was so relieved to have a negative result. The longest 15 mins in...


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...


02

Oct 17

What is the difference?

What is difference between BIosure HIV Self Test and clinical test? Some opinion are not to trust...


15

Sep 17

AIDS/HIV?

Hi. I was just wondering- is it possible that a person who has AIDS already and uses BioSure Hiv...


10

Sep 17

important questions

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


09

Sep 17

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...


09

Sep 17

Quick and very affordable

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


08

Sep 17

not sure about result

Hi. I did two Biosure hiv test about 2 years after potential exposure, arround 2 moths gap between...


31

Aug 17

after 6 months

I got the Biosure Hiv Self Test After 6 months from last Sex Contact and My result is Negative .....


31

Aug 17

Realy paranoia

I got 5 times the Biosure Hiv Self Test After from last Sex Contact (unprotect oral sex and protect...


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...


14

Aug 17

Negative Result after 6 months

I got the Biosure Hiv Self Test After 6 months from last Sex Contact and My result is Negative .....


10

Aug 17

Testing

I done the test correctly as the control line came up, although the colour of the pad went a pinky...


09

Aug 17

I went to the doctor yesterday

Hi. I went to the doctor yesterday and did a hiv test and the result was negative. After taking the...


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...


28

Jul 17

blood sample valid?

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


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...


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...


16

Jul 17

Faint control line

I had real trouble getting enough blood for the test and after about 15-20 mins the control line...


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...


12

Jul 17

Am I negative?

Desperate2know  Hi, I am a worried female who has had a possible exposure to hiv, I didnt develop...


05

Jul 17

My Test Result

I have taken the home test and followed instructions.a test line appeared soon and appears to be...


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

4 Biosure Test

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


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...


29

Jun 17

After years (too long I know)..

After years (too long I know) of putting off having a test for fear of a positive result, I finally...


28

Jun 17

Test line

Hi, my test result didn’t show a test line but there was some red colouring on the bottom. This...


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...


22

Jun 17

Can I rely on result ?

I did test and came negative but control line was pink, not red. Can I rely on result ?


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

It's better to know

It was so easy to do and gives you peace of mind, barely felt the finger pricking thing. Whatever...


06

Jun 17

I've made some pretty bad choices

I used to work in the field of HIV, and as a gay man i've made some pretty bad choices in terms of...


06

Jun 17

easy - even with shaking hands!!

Very clear instructions and easy test to use (even with shaking hands!!) So much better getting a...


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...


05

Jun 17

9 and 12 week test results

Done a test at 9 weeks and 12 both was negative but still worried to death that I could be positive...


02

Jun 17

Question's about the test

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


01

Jun 17

Did the test today

Did the test today (neg result) and it was very easy and fast. I feel it is everyone's...


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

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...


10

May 17

Test at 6 months?

Is it necessary to have a test at 6 months after the exposure if you have a negative test at 3...


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...


05

May 17

Test line

Hi, could the inbuilt test line ever fall off or down the device after manufacturing before it...


04

May 17

2nd generation test

Apparently bio sure hiv test and auto test vih are 2nd generation tests, using the same technology,...


04

May 17

Test done at 10 weeks

Hello, I took a test at 10 weeks after the exposure.Is it a big chance that the results change in...


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...


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...


26

Apr 17

I think I've made a mistake

Hi, I used the hiv bio sure test yesterday, I think I've made a mistake with the test the result...


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...


24

Apr 17

using the test correctly

by accidently using the first drop of blood for the test instead of wiping this away and using the...


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...


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...


04

Apr 17

Helped my phobia

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


28

Mar 17

I am phobic with blood tests

For me I am phobic with blood tests, so have continually been too anxious to visit the clinic for a...


28

Mar 17

After a high risk situation with a sex worker

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


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...


16

Mar 17

Hi, I've just taken the test

Hi, I've just taken the test and I took the testing device out of the buffer as it didn't fit into...


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...


27

Feb 17

Test line question

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


22

Feb 17

Bio sure working after 8 weeks

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


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...


10

Feb 17

Control line Clarification

Hi I had done the test and found only the control line. But i am being paranoid whether the test...


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...


07

Feb 17

Test have to lay down later??

Do you have to lay your test in the result book?? When you're positive it is easy to see 2...


02

Feb 17

I'm so scared of going to the GUM clinic

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


30

Jan 17

Grateful that self testing exists!

I live in a small country where you're always guaranteed to run into someone you know or knows your...


30

Jan 17

Question about test

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


26

Jan 17

oral sex drew blood

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


17

Jan 17

Hiv negative accuracy

Hello, i just took the test at 5.5 weeks after the exposure and the result is negative. I know the...


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...


08

Jan 17

Worried about the result

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


05

Jan 17

Query about buying a test on Amazon

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


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...


22

Dec 16

Test Result

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


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...


15

Dec 16

TEST KIT -negative result.

I ordered the home HIV Test kit to do a self test. The test arrived in a discreet grey plastic bag,...


12

Dec 16

Do I need another test?

My wife was diagnosed with hiv 6yrs ago but never told me anything about it until about 4 days...


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...


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...


22

Nov 16

I have been experiencing symptoms

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


13

Nov 16

Anemia?

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


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

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...


28

Oct 16

Test Results

I have done the HIV test and only one line appeared the control line, but my test there was not as...


24

Oct 16

Biosure concern

Hi I took the rapid test on 21 October but didn't follow the instructions properly. I lay the test...


24

Oct 16

Negative question

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


21

Oct 16

Peace of Mind--Stress Reliever

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


20

Oct 16

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...


12

Sep 16

HIV negative

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


10

Sep 16

I'm getting married in a week

I'm getting married in a week and due to the high stress, I got IBS. Even though I got the...


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...


26

Aug 16

Absolutely brilliant

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


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...


17

Aug 16

percent false negative

Hello, I brought one of your tests and took it at 5 weeks which was negative and then I took...


15

Aug 16

taking the blood sample wasn't bad at all

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


10

Aug 16

First time HIV self test

A couple of years back I have done one HIV test at STD clinics before. About 7 month ago I exposed...


09

Aug 16

Terrified

I spent a week convinced I was HIV+ after a few sexual encounters that were on the risky side. I...


04

Aug 16

Been in a panic for last two years

Been in a panic for last two years since I foolishly slept with an escort on a drunken night. My...


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...


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...


13

Jul 16

THT free test

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


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

I thought I was low risk

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


07

Jul 16

The test is very professional, easy to use

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


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

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

nearest STD/GUM clinic is 3 buses away

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


06

Jul 16

Arrived really fast

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


06

Jul 16

hiv self test - information

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


05

Jul 16

I test regular to be safe

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


05

Jul 16

So much better than going to a clinic

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


05

Jul 16

Received my test package via Terrence Higgins Trust.

Received my test package via Terrence Higgins Trust. The most local GUM clinic to me has moved...


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

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...


05

Jul 16

Positive result

Feeling like committing suicide


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...


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...


02

Jul 16

Couldn't be simpler!

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


29

Jun 16

HIV Neg : Quick and easy testing

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


29

Jun 16

Taking the test

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


21

Jun 16

Did my test work?

I placed the strip in the buffer pot and lots of blood went up the strip and not the purple line.....


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...


11

May 16

negative

in the biosure web I have see this: "If you have any reason to believe your test result is...


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

Home tested after 12 weeks

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


24

Apr 16

Reliability

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


20

Apr 16

You are going to survive

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


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...


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...


06

Apr 16

Such a relief after months of torture!

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


02

Apr 16

Negative - Do i need this confirmed?

All the videos and literature says "if you're positive don't panic - get your results confirmed by...


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...


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...


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,...


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

Finally can sleep with no doubt

It was the most stressful 15 minutes in my life , I couldn't stop my hands shaking during test. But...


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...


25

Jan 16

Best thing I've done this year

Best thing I have done this year. A scary 15 mins but the relief of the negative result made may so...


22

Jan 16

Long-term partner has HIV

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


21

Jan 16

Amazing piece of kit

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


13

Jan 16

Promiscuous throughout my early twenties

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


13

Jan 16

Worried myself sick

Worried myself sick for years after a few mistakes when I hadn't used protection,tried to put it...


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...


02

Jan 16

Reduced my anxiety

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


22

Dec 15

HIV Home Test Kit - took away the anxiety

I was a little apprehensive about doing the test home. Although, on reflection I had no reason to...


17

Dec 15

Simple to Use

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


17

Dec 15

so much better than going to the doctor

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


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...


08

Dec 15

BioSure Self-Test was great. Package arrived quickly

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


03

Dec 15

Privacy and peace of mind

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


02

Dec 15

A little worry??

I have take two times, first was at 82 days(almost 12 weeks) after taking risk(with condom) and...


24

Nov 15

Experience

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


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...


18

Nov 15

I'd put off and avoided ever getting a test

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


13

Nov 15

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

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


12

Nov 15

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

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


04

Nov 15

So easy to do it in your own place

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


04

Nov 15

I want to congratulate those who developed this test.

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


21

Oct 15

Accidentally took the buffer pot out when comparing the result

Hope it's not a big deal if you don't compare your test when you see just one line after 15 minutes...


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

Test accurate after 4 months?

I want to know if the test will be accurate if you've done it after 4 months you suspect being...


17

Oct 15

Reliabilty of tests.

Can someone tell me the reliability of the tests. I have done two well outside the window period....


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...


08

Oct 15

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

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


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....


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

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

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


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...


10

Jul 15

Arrived quickly, instructions were simple and easy to follow

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


08

Jul 15

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...


02

Jul 15

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

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


27

Jun 15

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

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


15

Jun 15

I put off using it for a few months!

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


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...


31

May 15

home testing kits

I've recently purchased and (just) used the new HIV home testing kit. I test regulary but find...


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...


13

May 15

I have dry mouth and having seen half the specialists in HKG...

I have dry mouth and having seen half the specialists in HKG, Who confirmed I don't have diabetes,...


10

May 15

HIV Test, Discreet, Easy to Use.

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


07

May 15

BioSure self test

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


06

May 15

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...


04

May 15

HIV Self Test Kit From Bio Sure

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


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...


02

May 15

HIV self test kit

I found the test very easy. I just had to push the test capsule right down as I wasn't getting any...


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...


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...


30

Apr 15

HIV selftest ("8008")

Ordered yesterday and arrived today. Really easy to perform the test and easy to read and...


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...


28

Apr 15

HIV Self Test - FIRST TIME

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


28

Apr 15

Biosure HIV self test

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


27

Apr 15

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

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


04

Mar 15

HIV self-testing

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