Author Topic: COVID-19 Testing (Read 18500 times)

yuneeq · « **Reply #80 on:** March 19, 2020, 09:17:08 AM »

One of my friends was exposed to a confirmed case, got the symptoms, and so did his family members. But since he lives in NJ, he can’t get tested. One testing place said they won’t tell him the testing requirements, another told him he has to be 65+.

ExGingi · « **Reply #81 on:** March 19, 2020, 09:27:48 AM »

Quote from: stooges44 on March 16, 2020, 02:20:14 PM

Friend is an ER doc:

I can't say for sure, but seems in line with my experience at the ER.

CountValentine · « **Reply #82 on:** March 19, 2020, 09:50:14 AM »

Quote from: ExGingi on March 19, 2020, 09:27:48 AM

I can't say for sure, but seems in line with my experience at the ER.

I wish they would use easy to understand words. Going to bet many do not know what asymptomatic means.

gingyguy · « **Reply #83 on:** March 19, 2020, 09:57:51 AM »

Quote from: CountValentine on March 19, 2020, 09:50:14 AM

I wish they would use easy to understand words. Going to bet many do not know what asymptomatic means.

people who have a head would hopefully assume that its the opposite of symptomatic....

CountValentine · « **Reply #84 on:** March 19, 2020, 10:09:58 AM »

Quote from: gingyguy on March 19, 2020, 09:57:51 AM

people who have a head would hopefully assume that its the opposite of symptomatic....

That might also assume "a symptomatic" and also might not know what "symptomatic" means. We our (just for you) not all as smart as you.

ExGingi · « **Reply #85 on:** March 19, 2020, 10:24:02 AM »

Quote from: CountValentine on March 19, 2020, 09:50:14 AM

I wish they would use easy to understand words. Going to bet many do not know what asymptomatic means.

Presumably the people working in an ER should understand this.

CountValentine · « **Reply #86 on:** March 19, 2020, 10:27:25 AM »

Quote from: ExGingi on March 19, 2020, 10:24:02 AM

Presumably the people working in an ER should understand this.

I will guess they will explain in simple terms.

etech0 · « **Reply #87 on:** March 19, 2020, 10:28:23 AM »

Quote from: CountValentine on March 19, 2020, 10:09:58 AM

That might also assume "a symptomatic" and also might not know what "symptomatic" means. We our (just for you) not all as smart as you.

Or just think the person pronounced "symptomatic" funny. Especially when they talk quickly.

How may people know that "astigmatism" is not "a stigmatism"?

ExGingi · « **Reply #88 on:** March 19, 2020, 10:41:52 AM »

Quote from: CountValentine on March 19, 2020, 10:27:25 AM

I will guess they will explain in simple terms.

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Why do you think they even bother to explain anything. They just follow their procedures and don't spend too much time with you other than administering whatever tests they decide to do, and interview you about your symptoms and medical history.

Just looked at my discharge papers from last night, and they show I was negative for Influnenza-A and B. I would assume that ruling out those leaves the probable diagnosis as COVID-19.

CountValentine · « **Reply #89 on:** March 19, 2020, 10:48:32 AM »

Quote from: ExGingi on March 19, 2020, 10:41:52 AM

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Why do you think they even bother to explain anything. They just follow their procedures and don't spend too much time with you other than administering whatever tests they decide to do, and interview you about your symptoms and medical history.

Just looked at my discharge papers from last night, and they show I was negative for Influnenza-A and B. I would assume that ruling out those leaves the probable diagnosis as COVID-19.

Sad to hear.

yuneeq · « **Reply #90 on:** March 19, 2020, 09:34:34 PM »

Quote from: gingyguy on March 19, 2020, 09:57:51 AM

people who have a head would hopefully assume that its the opposite of symptomatic....

skyguy918 · « **Reply #91 on:** March 20, 2020, 01:32:47 PM »

Anyone know where to get tested in Queens (the closer to KGH the better)?

grodnoking · « **Reply #92 on:** March 20, 2020, 01:34:54 PM »

Quote from: skyguy918 on March 20, 2020, 01:32:47 PM

Anyone know where to get tested in Queens (the closer to KGH the better)?

ProHealth urgent care in howard beach.
Must call first.

skyguy918 · « **Reply #93 on:** March 20, 2020, 01:53:46 PM »

Quote from: grodnoking on March 20, 2020, 01:34:54 PM

ProHealth urgent care in howard beach.
Must call first.

Thanks. They said they're running low and not taking any more appointments for testing right now.

Any other places out there?

sruly · « **Reply #94 on:** September 23, 2020, 03:31:01 PM »

How long after being exposed to someone that tested positive does it make sense to get tested?
I want to give it enough time to incubate but also want to start the 10 day count for isolation sooner if I test positive.

Afrages6 · « **Reply #95 on:** September 23, 2020, 03:55:32 PM »

Quote from: sruly on September 23, 2020, 03:31:01 PM

How long after being exposed to someone that tested positive does it make sense to get tested?
I want to give it enough time to incubate but also want to start the 10 day count for isolation sooner if I test positive.

Day 5

shie123 · « **Reply #96 on:** October 19, 2020, 09:14:55 PM »

Interesting question would doing a rapid Covid test be able to differentiate if one has covid or a different virus?
I am assuming it just shows if a person is viral.
Any educated thoughts here?

Euclid · « **Reply #97 on:** October 19, 2020, 09:19:46 PM »

Quote from: shie123 on October 19, 2020, 09:14:55 PM

Interesting question would doing a rapid Covid test be able to differentiate if one has covid or a different virus?
I am assuming it just shows if a person is viral.
Any educated thoughts here?

Antigen (rapid) tests look for viral particles which are specific to covid.

False positives are (supposedly) very rare with antigen tests.

drosenberg88429 · « **Reply #98 on:** October 19, 2020, 09:23:11 PM »

Quote from: Euclid on October 19, 2020, 09:19:46 PM

Antigen (rapid) tests look for viral particles which are specific to covid.

False positives are (supposedly) very rare with antigen tests.

Can it differentiate whether virus is active or dead?

SSLPhD · « **Reply #99 on:** November 16, 2020, 01:36:43 PM »

Two of my kids went to the doctor last week and had COVID-19 tests as well as throat cultures. Both said that the throat culture was way worse. I found that rather interesting. For those that tested in March/April and again recently, has the swabbing gotten more tolerable?