Can hiv test be taken by a mouth swob, or does it have to be thru your blood only?

Someone said it can be taken thru a mouth swob and i have never heard of this before, is it true.

A swab / rapid test for detecting HIV is a screening test that produces very quick results, usually under 30 minutes. Blood test results are ready in 1-2 weeks, but is less likley to have a false negative/positive.

There are even some companies you can send away for a kit. You take a sample w/ a swab and send it back to them.

the mouth swab test is called the oraquick, you can get your results within 20 minutes, yes it's reliable.

BOTH TEST ARE AFFECTIVE .. BUT I PERFER THE BLOOD TEST.. YOU CAN'T SCREW THAT UP

It is true that it can be taken with a mouth. Some places only do it by blood and others only by mouth swab.

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