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Would You Get Tested?

Anonymous032819 — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:40:04 GMT

If free testing were available to anyone and everyone who wanted to be tested, (for antibodies or for the virus itself), would you get tested?

I would get tested.

Yes, yes I know that I could test negative today, and test positive tomorrow, but I would still be willing to take the test.

Would you?

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FastDogWalker2 — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:40:56 GMT

Yes, for both the virus and possible antibodies.

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mamaslittlepotato — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:42:28 GMT

Yes, I would.

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Mary Bailey — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:44:08 GMT

Yes.

and I wonder how a dog got a test and some humans are refused.

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Suziepeach — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:44:33 GMT

Yes, I would.

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Goldengate8361 — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:45:20 GMT

Not if it means sticking that swab stick up my nose all the way to the back of my brain. No, thanks.

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stuyvesant — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:46:09 GMT

If I thought I had the virus I would be eager to take the test. If it was a choice, yes - except no way would I do that test with the swab all the way up the nose just for peace of mind. Any other test - yes. That test - h and hockey sticks no!

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hckynut — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:46:47 GMT

Only if my doctor(s) thought I needed it. Otherwise? Will leave, the seemingly hard to get tests, to those that really may need them.

hckynut 🏒

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kitcat51 — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:47:37 GMT

No, I'll only get tested if I have symptoms.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:48:06 GMT

No, I've got no reason to be tested. I've scarcely been out of the house since February 18th.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:48:20 GMT

@hckynut wrote:
Only if my doctor(s) thought I needed it. Otherwise? Will leave, the seemingly hard to get tests, to those that really may need them.

hckynut 🏒

Me too.

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ItsME — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:53:14 GMT

Absolutely! I'd do it weekly if I could. .... my health is tenous and regular testing would allow me to find and attack the virus early if I had it. Peace of mind.

Re: Would You Get Tested?

Anonymous032819 — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:50:23 GMT

@Mary Bailey wrote:
Yes.

and I wonder how a dog got a test and some humans are refused.

@Mary Bailey

Animals have their own, separate Covid testing.

They did not take a test ment for humans, and use it on the dog.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:51:04 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
Not if it means sticking that swab stick up my nose all the way to the back of my brain. No, thanks.

Agree 110%. It's painful.

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:51:35 GMT

Not unless it was a blood test and only if I was having blood work done any way.

To get it done just because, no.

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LindaSal — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:53:06 GMT

Yes I would like to be tested if there were ample tests available. I would ask for the saliva test though , not the up the nose one. Not sure if I would go for the blood test for antibodies though, I am really not a good blood test taker. If it was to help a family member then yes I would suffer through it Not being a baby but lost a lymph node with breast cancer and I cannot use my right arm for blood pressure or blood tests. My left arm veins are very difficult to access.

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Irish1210 — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:53:10 GMT

I was tested yesterday for antibodies ~ fully covered by my insurance. I will have results in 4 ~ 5 days.

Had a nasty cough in the fall which took weeks to get rid of.........also was exposed to someone positive in early March..................so since facility is less than 2 miles from my house, no appt. needed, I figured there was nothing to lose. Visit took less than 15 minutes.

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SXMGirl — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:56:43 GMT

At this time, I have no reason to get the test done, and I do not want to take away that option for someone who actually needs it.

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fthunt — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:57:56 GMT

@Mz iMac From what I hear - those were the first test taken. Now they swab inside of mouth - people don't even get out of their cars - the line forms - the swab-takers take a sample right there.

Talked to my friend last evening - Happily she said - I was tested today when going to drug store - and I'm negative.

I stand to be corrected = if necessary

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ItsME — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:59:51 GMT

@Mz iMac @Goldengate8361. Yes, it is painful, but only for a couple of seconds. For me, it's worth it. ... oh.... it doesn't get anywhere close to the back of the brain!

@Mz iMac wrote:
@Goldengate8361 wrote:
Not if it means sticking that swab stick up my nose all the way to the back of my brain. No, thanks.
Agree 110%. It's painful.