HIV Self-Test (Oral fluid)
Preparation
- If you are taking high dose (10 mg or more per day) of biotin containing dietary supplements, please stop taking it 48 hours before the test.
- Do NOT open the foil pouches containing device until you are ready to get tested;
- SHOULD NOT use oral care products (such as mouthwash or toothpaste) 30 minutes before the test;
- NO eating, drinking, or chewing gum for at least 15 minutes before the test;
- Remove denture and anything which cover the gums prior to the oral fluid collection;
- Prepare a private and well-lit area for testing;
- Make sure you have a timer or watch that can time 20 to 40 minutes;
- Prepare your glasses if needed.
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Steps
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Take out the self-test kit
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Place test stand on flat surface
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Tear open the divided pouch containing the developer vial
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Hold it firmly and carefully uncap the vial by gently rocking the cap back & forth. Be careful to avoid spilling the contents
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Slide the uncapped vial into the test stand
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Remove the test device from the pouch
(Note: Do not touch the flat pad with your fingers. Check to make sure that the kit is intact. If any part found broken, please do not use and take a photo then upload the picture onto the “Result upload” page on our webpage.) -
Collect oral fluid specimen: Press the flat pad firmly against your gum and swab it along your upper gum and your lower gum once only
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Insert the flat pad of the test device all the way down into the developer vial until it touches the bottom. The result window should face forward
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Start the timer. Leave it there and do not move it. Read test result in a well-lit area after 20 minutes but not more than 40 minutes
Notice
- If you notice the following conditions, please stop the testing, take a photo and report in webpage “Result upload”. Discard the test kit after reporting.
- Damage of packaging or the test device; or
- Absorbent packet is not found inside the foil pouch
- Upload your test result on the webpage. You need to upload photo in the following situations for verification: (1) “Invalid results” or (2) “Unable to interpret result” (photo should show the result window); (3) “test kit problem”
- All device can be disposed as a domestic waste
