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Ms. Toad

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60. Three, so far.

Sat Nov 28, 2020, 01:40 PM

Nov 2020

One because I had mild inexplicable symptoms. I was pretty sure it wasn't COVID, but the symptoms appeared right after my aunt died and I wanted to avoid infecting anyone at the funeral/mass.

The second and third were because my daughter was exposed, unmasked, to COVID for several hours.

The first two were at Rite Aid (swabbed my nose at the drive-through window) - they took between 24 and 36 hours for results.
The third was at work - self-swab, results in about 20 minutes. This was an antigen test - the same kind that Trump uses . . . and we know how accurate that test is. It came with a 2-page explanation that it was not FDA approved.

ETA: No cost for any of them; didn't have to provide insurance information. The slots at our Rite-Aid fill up pretty quickly - there seem to be only 4 slots/day.

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Have you ever had a COVID-19 test? [View all] NurseJackie Nov 2020 OP

Kick. n/t KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2020 #1

Drive-thru at CVS Freddie Nov 2020 #2

You performed the swabbing yourself? Interesting... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #11

Drive thru in my car Freddie Nov 2020 #15

I did the same. It was no big deal. SlogginThroughIt Nov 2020 #53

This the "nose tickle," rather than the "brain tickle" version. Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #57

That's the type I had. The doctor did it and did each nostril for about 10 seconds. beaglelover Nov 2020 #59

Fortunately, I have not had to have the "brain tickle" version. Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #62

Yes, 3 so far. Throck Nov 2020 #3

That's a good point. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #12

Three, so far. Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #60

I've had three in the past few months Just_Vote_Dem Nov 2020 #4

They tested me in the hospital before my heart surgery a month ago Shrek Nov 2020 #5

I had a test a month ago as I was running a low grade fever cally Nov 2020 #6

Wow! Only 12 hours for the results? That's fantastic!! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #16

Yes. Northern California cally Nov 2020 #38

Mine was just an antibody test RussBLib Nov 2020 #7

Somewhat a different issue, but both tests should be widely available... Wounded Bear Nov 2020 #41

hopefully Biden will crank up the testing RussBLib Nov 2020 #46

It wasn't painful. My employer paid for it since I work in infectious disease FloridaBlues Nov 2020 #8

I get the nasopharyngeal test once a week. Rustynaerduwell Nov 2020 #9

A coworker's daughter tested positive so I called lisa58 Nov 2020 #10

Drive through at my doctor's office. tanyev Nov 2020 #13

Three negative. Tested by the blood center I donate platelets with. If you're just curious because brewens Nov 2020 #14

Had a free, drive thru Covid-19 test here in SW Iowa sagesnow Nov 2020 #17

Rapid test - drive-thru at Walgreens Iris Nov 2020 #18

That's amazing that you got your results back so quickly!! I've read accounts where the results... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #19

When did you have the test? Mine was with the past 2 weeks Iris Nov 2020 #28

I haven't had a Covid test. It's just that I'd previously heard accounts of long waits... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #31

I had one and so did my wife. tymorial Nov 2020 #20

Yes, THREE flipping times TheFarseer Nov 2020 #21

I have had 5 so far. The 4th was the scariest GusBob Nov 2020 #22

I took the saliva test before a colonoscopy....... getagrip_already Nov 2020 #23

I had the saliva test as well... and it is surprisingly diffucult to produce that much. Chiyo-chichi Nov 2020 #55

I went to emergency room for another issue... hwmnbn Nov 2020 #24

Swabbed for a medical procedure. Very uncomfortable, as my GreenPartyVoter Nov 2020 #25

The blood bank did an antibody test central scrutinizer Nov 2020 #26

I have a few patients at a nursing facility so I have to get tested every other week mucifer Nov 2020 #27

Blood antibody test only. SPDem Nov 2020 #29

I did 3 - 2 different, all negative woodsprite Nov 2020 #30

I've had six, so far. All negative. Aristus Nov 2020 #32

I've been tested three times Progressive dog Nov 2020 #33

I've also had 3, all negative. we can do it Nov 2020 #34

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It certainly seems logical that the "ick-factor" and the legitimate discomfort... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #36

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Cheek swab is hella easy JCMach1 Nov 2020 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2020 #63

They have you cough several time then swab for x seconds JCMach1 Nov 2020 #65

Three different types and the anti-body test... AMA JCMach1 Nov 2020 #39

I've had the PCR test twice. It was more painful and uncomfortable Rice4VP Nov 2020 #42

Does the prep method help to reduce discomfort? Or does it eliminate the surprise... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #44

No, I didn't prep myself. I'm just saying if you've never done it Rice4VP Nov 2020 #47

LOL! That's something I thought about... what if I have Nurse Rached? NurseJackie Nov 2020 #52

I had a COVID antibody test in May which turned out negative meow2u3 Nov 2020 #43

wow, 155 votes and no Positive tests RussBLib Nov 2020 #45

I spotted that too!! I ALWAYS wear a mask! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #50

At the beginning I wore gloves to the supermarket but Rice4VP Nov 2020 #56

I did have one, and it was negative. In my doctor's office. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #48

Yes and no no_hypocrisy Nov 2020 #49

Lots of them. safeinOhio Nov 2020 #51

Yes. I had it done by appointment in the parking lot of a local walk-in clinic. Brother Mythos Nov 2020 #54

Yes, I had one in late June a week before I had a colonoscopy. beaglelover Nov 2020 #58

Mine was the oral swab variant. Very easy to take. nt Blue_true Nov 2020 #61

Yes, County sponsored drive though, free and results in less than 24 hrs ecstatic Nov 2020 #64

1 at a med center before surgery, KatyaR Nov 2020 #66