[–] 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.
[–] 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???
[–] OpakapakaCaca ago (edited ago)
Because they really want your DNA while simultaneously demoralizing you and giving you the virus.
...the same reason you need to "get the flu shot to prevent the flu"....
[–] sheepdoggie 2 points -2 points 0 points (+0|-2) ago
For all the wrong reasons. I believe they are using it as a delivery system. I believe they use it as a case multiplyer. And I put it into a visual : https://i.imgflip.com/47cujz.jpg
[–] BR549ER ago (edited ago)
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.