to think so few children are testing positive because the tests aren't done correctly?

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My son and I started with symptoms on the same day. I tested positive. He tested negative. My husband struggled to do the test properly (1 second at the back of the throat and 1 second up the nose). He's a typical under 2 who wasn't having any of it. We also couldn't blow his nose before starting in line with the guidance (what toddler can blow their nose?)

Now I don't think nursery can take action even though he clearly has it.

I worry this is being replicated across the country.

Anyone else thinking the same?

YABU - testing is fine, children simply aren't likely to have it
YANBU - the testing system needs looking at

Mine was a drive through ordered by the NHS.

I am really worried about being tested. I have a real phobia of anything up my nose or throat. I had to have a camera down my throat last year and even though I was sedated apparently I tried to fight the nurse when she did it (I do not remember this).

YABU. An incorrectly administered test will come back as inconclusive, not negative.

I wouldn't have thought DIY tests were a good way to go tbh - too much room for error surely, and I wouldn't even like to do the test on myself let alone a young child. In NZ we go to testing stations.

We had to test our six year old last week. She was terrified and worked herself up into a right state. There was no way we could do the throat and she had been crying so I doubt the nasal swabs will be accurate. I hope the saliva tests will be rolled out more widely soon.

Has anyone here had or know someone who has had, an inconclusive test result?

I was part of a government survey and tested myself, it was horrendous and painful. Test was negative but I knew i hadn't had it.

I recently took part in another survey where someone did the swabs for me. She shoved the nasal ones in a completely different bit of my nose to where I was trying to put it. It was very unpleasant but nothing like as bad as when I tried to do it myself.

I think had i been positive the first time it's likely it wouldn't have shown up due to my incompetence. But as I say I am confident I haven't had it.

@Tobebythesea according to the article below, about 8% of self administered tests are inconclusive (although it is from a couple of months ago).

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-52891611

So maybe if there are limited tests children shouldnt be having them if under a certain age if they are just wasted because its not possible to do properly?