[–] satisfyinghump ago
I wonder if there is any way to have a 3rd party lab test for the kungFlu virus... what if a bunch of people signed up for a test, and just grabbed a bunch of the qtips and made a run for it??? And sent them to the lab, to see if they are already infected with chinaFlu???
[–] ammonthenephite 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Assuming a legit test, you want as concentrated a sample as you can get to ensure detection. You also want as limited outside contamination as possible as well, so simply blowing on it while outside the body would open you up to potential outside contamination and decrease confidence that a positive result came from the person you were testing.
This of course assumes a legit test for a legit virus.
When testing first came to our County, they were done by the National Guard in their temporary tents. You had to be referred by a Doctor so presumably you had some symptoms. Over 100 tests were done in 1 day and zero came back positive.
The NG hasn't been back, so presume that all tests since then are done in clinics and hospitals. Positive test results have spiked and we, along with the rest of the state, are now under mask orders.
I'll spit into a cup or blow my nose into a tissue if need be, but you're not sticking anything in me to get your sample.
If you need Any other surgery or procedure you Must get tested or No surgery. They gotcha by the balls.
[–] whatheheck 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I had surgery 2 weeks ago (6-26) and was not tested. It was not even mentioned. Can they test you without your consent?
Wouldn't be shocked if they did but that said no if you were Not swabbed and yet are contacted as a positive covid testee then someone fraudulently sent in a test with your name on it. Hopefully that didn't happen.
[–] Smokybubbles ago
They are telling people in my town that you don't even need to have symptoms, just come get tested. What kind of an asshole is like, sure stick that up my nose. Infect me with your bio weapon and take my DNA while you're at it.
[–] Qureaucrat ago
How bout if i grab a tissue and hauk a giant one for them how bout that. They arent puttin a stick up my nose. Buggars only, theyre territorial, they can get pretty snotty when they dont get their way.
[–] GritD2 ago
How are they going to infect you if you don't have direct contact?