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[Anonymous032819]

I just got back from my nasal swab. It was easy, and self-administered. I was given a Q-tip, told to insert it into each nostril 1/2 inch, make two full rotations of each nostril, then hold for 15 seconds. After both nostrils were done, I placed the Q-tip in a vial, sealed it, and then put the vial in a bag. They had a mobile van, and are doing the testing outdoors. I should know the test results in 24 - 48 hours.

Even though I feel fine, no symptoms, and am 99% sure that I don't have it, I can't help but to worry. I am trying to keep a positive attitude, and not think about it too much, but the waiting is the hard part.

[Marp]

@Anonymous032819,  keeping good thoughts for negative results.  How many days has it been since the potential exposure?

If I estimated correctly it has been at least five to seven days since possible exposure which should give an accurate test result since testing is dependent on viral load.

Thanks for keeping us updated and doing so in a way that minimizes over looking new information.

[Bri369]

Why would you take a test if you have no symptoms?

SMH

[LuvmyLab]

I believe she was the one who had been exposed to someone with covid and is just being cautious.  

[WenGirl42]

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@Bri369 wrote:

Why would you take a test if you have no symptoms?

SMH

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Because she was exposed, and asymptomatic infection is kind of a thing. 

[Citrine1]

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@Bri369 wrote:

Why would you take a test if you have no symptoms?

SMH

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Because that's what you do when you've been exposed to Covid.  As soon as we discovered my husband had it, my doctor told me to get tested immediately even though I had no symptoms.  Turns out I had it too.  

[Bri369]

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@WenGirl42 wrote:

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@Bri369 wrote:

Why would you take a test if you have no symptoms?

SMH

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Because she was exposed, and asymptomatic infection is kind of a thing. 

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It does not sound like she got the asymptomatic test.  

[Marp]

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@Bri369 wrote:

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@WenGirl42 wrote:

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@Bri369 wrote:

Why would you take a test if you have no symptoms?

SMH

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Because she was exposed, and asymptomatic infection is kind of a thing. 

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It does not sound like she got the asymptomatic test.  

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@Bri369,  there is no "asymptomatic test".  A person can, and often does, have a covid infection but no symptoms.  They get the same tests as a person exhibiting symptoms.

[Anonymous032819]

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@Bri369 wrote:

Why would you take a test if you have no symptoms?

SMH

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@Bri369 

Because my boss requires  that I take it since I have been notified that I have been exposed to Covid, and I need to show a negative test result before I can go back to work.

SMH.

[Anonymous032819]

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@Pearlee 

Yet you decided to open it and comment on it.