New HIV Test Kit

mebirdie · #1 02-12-2005, 11:28 AM

Next month, Singapore will be import rapid HIV test kit to all clinic.
Do not have to go DSC Clinic anymore.

1. Test with extraction of saliva from GUM
2. After 20 mins, one line means HIV negative, 2 line means HIV positive
3. Although can be self test, public not allow to buy
4. Cost : $35
5. Counselling Service need before testing to prevent after shock

FL_Noob · #2 02-12-2005, 11:56 AM

Jan or Dec?

TheFig · #3 02-12-2005, 12:14 PM

A piece of advice -

This particular kit is not going to be made available directly to the public for good reason. It is design to tests for particular sub-types of the HIV virus prevalent in a particular region, in this case, S.E. Asia and Asia-Pacific.

Consequently, even if you get a negative test, it only means that you aren't positive for this sub-type. Its accuracy cannot compare to actual blood works being done at DSC. But close enough that on a national level, it is an important tool in the War against HIV/AIDS.

Just so that everybody understands this.

digital_ · #4 02-12-2005, 08:52 PM

ya that be good, can test on the gal before doing sex

aikoN79 · #5 02-12-2005, 08:56 PM

U think the gal will let u wait 20mins for the result to come out ??

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Originally Posted by digital_

ya that be good, can test on the gal before doing sex

Aviator · #6 02-12-2005, 09:10 PM

this can be a very bad thing. we can expect alot of ppl who cannot take the results start jumping off every building. the aftermath is as bad as the casinos

Sorin^^ · #7 02-12-2005, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Aviator

this can be a very bad thing. we can expect alot of ppl who cannot take the results start jumping off every building. the aftermath is as bad as the casinos

Good and Bad... Is it on sale now? Dec or Jan?

daneman · #8 02-12-2005, 09:30 PM

The self test kit is expected to be available in GPs next month, January 06. I guess even though this self test kit will be available, i would still encourage bros who are at high risk to go for pre-test counselling at AfA or DSC. At least, this will prepare you for the result.

MugenEG9 · #9 03-12-2005, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by digital_

ya that be good, can test on the gal before doing sex

window period: the person tested today must have last expsure longer than 3-4 wks ago, test is not accurate if less than 3-4 wks. cheers

digital_ · #10 03-12-2005, 05:04 PM

yes i know of the window period, and wat if she caught early ten 3 mth ago? and i know the gal will not wait for 20min unless u pay her

just like wat forums always say there always a risk everytime u bonk, even if u wear condom, unless u DIY urself

AfA_hmor · #11 03-12-2005, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FL_Noob

Jan or Dec?

Official date not yet release. Will not be available that soon even though it was announced.

AfA outreach

AfA_hmor · #12 03-12-2005, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by digital_

ya that be good, can test on the gal before doing sex

Unfortunately, you cannot bring the test kit into your bedroom to test. It must be done in the presence of a medical professional or in a clinical setting. If you are prepared to bring the girl to the clinic to do the test, then you are welcome to do it. But one misconception here is the Window Period - 1-3 months. At the point of testing, you may not be infected, however you might have risky activities the nite before your test, then your test result will be inaccurate. Very important to equip yourself with these info before you do the test - which explains the importance of pre- and post test counselling.

Best wishes
AfA outreach

AfA_hmor · #13 06-12-2005, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mebirdie

Next month, Singapore will be import rapid HIV test kit to all clinic.
Do not have to go DSC Clinic anymore.

Effective pre-test and post-test counseling is still needed in this instance. One may also not be able to read the readings accurately, unlike a trained counselor or healthcare personnel. What if the result is a false positive or true positive, can one handle that “emotional stress” alone?

Do go to DSC for testing, it costs only $20, and it’s totally anonymous. Be cool, be responsible…

Can email [email protected] if there are any further queries.

dt3305 · #14 06-12-2005, 12:02 PM

yes i full agree...best to take at Afa, this sort of thing can be a life changing one...better to have counselling before and after...i read about making the test kit avaliable at night spots...what's the point here?...you may test negative but what if it is within the window period? and does testing negative for both means you can go raw? other STDs presence are not tested...and we know tose gals we pick up at night spots are regulars ONS...so they are the high risk group...raw or protected no one knows...

PASSIONAETE04 · #15 12-12-2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AfA_hmor

Effective pre-test and post-test counseling is still needed in this instance. One may also not be able to read the readings accurately, unlike a trained counselor or healthcare personnel. What if the result is a false positive or true positive, can one handle that “emotional stress” alone?

Do go to DSC for testing, it costs only $20, and it’s totally anonymous. Be cool, be responsible…

Can email [email protected] if there are any further queries.

Though is totally anonymous, but worry of meeting friends at that time of test ? How ?