A positive result is preliminary and follow-up confirmatory testing is needed. If you have been exposed to events that could result in HIV infection, you should test 3 months after the event. If you feel you are at risk of being infected with HIV, it is a good idea to test regularly. Please follow the testing directions carefully to be sure the results are correct. You must be 17 or older to use this test.
A positive result with this test does not mean that you are definitely infected with HIV, but rather that additional testing should be done in a medical setting. A negative result with this test does not mean that you are definitely not infected with HIV, particularly when exposure may have been within the previous 3 months. If your test is negative and you engage in activities that put you at risk for HIV on a regular basis, you should test regularly.
This product should not be used to make decisions on behavior that may put you at increased risk for HIV.
- Make sure you are taking the test in a place with good lighting.
- If the tamper-evident seal has been broken or if any of the package contents are missing, broken, or have been opened, do not use this test.