Hello Doctors,

I want to confirm how completely safe are the HIV rapid test kits.

The test I used was a immunochromatographic assay using recombinant proteins as the HIV antigen planted in the sample pad. I made a complete mistake by touching the sample pad with a pricked and bloody finger rather than letting my blood drop into the pad.

Am I at risk of HIV at all from my unfortunate event? I don't know if the recombinant proteins are harmful or infectious.

Thanks.

[Dr Sean]

Hello, I am sure I must have answered this question just now on Medhelp?

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/HIV---I...s/show/1203858

They are completely safe.

best wishes, Sean