samantha25
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Post by samantha25 on Dec 9, 2020 6:43:11 GMT
Do you get specific information , or only a positive diagnosis? For example, if a pcr test is performed, is there an RNA/ ml or a Ct value reported, or anything else like viral load, etc.?
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Kerri W
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Post by Kerri W on Dec 9, 2020 12:55:01 GMT
Not in my DD experience. Just ‘your test was positive, quarantine and the health dept will be in touch.’ The health dept called 10 days later and asked if she was in distress and if she was quarantining. They asked who else was in her household and if they had symptoms and had they been tested. No additional contact tracing.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2020 13:03:41 GMT
Not as far as I know, not in the UK anyhow. You get the bare results then someone from the test and trace contacts you for details of who you have come in contact with over the last three/four days and their details so they can contact them to instruct them to isolate.
Why would anyone need to know any more details? I'm sure the majority of the population wouldn't understand things like viral load etc so a bit pointless really - you've either got it or you don't!
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Post by Zee on Dec 9, 2020 13:40:15 GMT
I have never heard of anyone getting those kinds of results. Even on patients in the hospital we just get negative/positive.
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Post by littlemama on Dec 9, 2020 13:44:31 GMT
I dont think average people get anything more than "positive", but DH said yesterday that the Baltimore Ravens have 4 different strains running thru their organization. Must be nice to be wealthy enough to get that level of info.
As for contact tracing, there are 3 people in my office who tested positive and a 4th that we "know" had it. None of us were contacted by contact tracers. Assuming they are overwhelmed by the stupidity of people who refuse to wear masks and stay physically distant.
(This is a hot button issue for me, so sorry for the snark)
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msupea
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Post by msupea on Dec 9, 2020 13:49:57 GMT
For 99% of the population, no. Maybe if someone is part of a study.
Just positive/negative-detected/not detected/abnormal-normal. Are the results I've seen on dozens of different lab companies.
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