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Anybody currently waiting on a test result?

197 replies

orangejuicer · 24/10/2020 16:21

I went to a drive thru test centre yesterday so I'm home and self isolating until I get the results.

Anybody else?

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Hardbackwriter · 25/10/2020 12:52

@curlyLJ

Still waiting. 123 hours so far. Confused (Essex area)

Woman on the phone when we rang to chase didn't fill me with confidence that we'll get it any time soon either. Just said 'we'll send an email' Hmm

Argh, I didn't want to hear that - we're Essex too. Really hope you get yours soon!

The test centre was nearly empty and it was really easy to get an appointment but I don't know if that helps, as presumably they go somewhere central for the test to be run?

Giganticshark · 25/10/2020 13:02

My coughing fits seem to subside for several hours then it flares back up again. Been fine this morning now I have a tickly dry cough again.
Hasn't gotten worse though. A cold would surely include snotty nose:(

Bolshybun · 25/10/2020 13:15

Coping fine thank you, I’m 7 days in from my symptoms starting. I’ve felt tired and had bad headaches but haven’t needed paracetamol so far today. It’s mainly my taste and smell that have felt different from anything else. I started with a blocked nose!

BlueThistles · 25/10/2020 13:58

Coping fine thank you, I’m 7 days in from my symptoms starting. I’ve felt tired and had bad headaches but haven’t needed paracetamol so far today. It’s mainly my taste and smell that have felt different from anything else. I started with a blocked nose!

I'm sorry to hear this, but glad you're feeling a bit better today. Flowers

Bolshybun · 25/10/2020 14:28

I’ve had a runny nose with mine and lots of sneezing! Both me and my husband have been very different with symptoms. He had a tickling cough and a runny nose. Our kids have shown no symptoms at all.

BlueThistles · 25/10/2020 17:13

sounds similar to Flu...

JacobReesMogadishu · 25/10/2020 17:16

Mine came back negative at 6am today.

JacobReesMogadishu · 25/10/2020 17:16

Took about 18 hours for the result.

RandallBoggs · 25/10/2020 17:25

Still nothing from my DD’s postal test yet. It arrived early hours of Saturday morning so I imagine we have another day or two waiting still....

carolebaskinfedhimtothetigers · 25/10/2020 17:31

Nothing for me yet either, 31 hours since I tested I'm really hoping it's here before 8am tomorrow so DP doesn't have to miss work! (Certain it will be negative)

RandallBoggs · 25/10/2020 17:35

Fingers crossed for you! Luckily it’s half term here and both DH and I work from home so not too much disruption our end. Just agonising to wait!

orangejuicer · 25/10/2020 17:44

48hrs for me so far.

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pinkpanther84 · 25/10/2020 17:47

Does anyone know if the result can come over night? Not holding out much hope that my partners result will come before tomorrow now

carolebaskinfedhimtothetigers · 25/10/2020 17:51

@pinkpanther84

Does anyone know if the result can come over night? Not holding out much hope that my partners result will come before tomorrow now
I know someone up thread said they got the email at 12am then text at 6am
pinkpanther84 · 25/10/2020 17:52

@carolebaskinfedhimtothetigers thanks that's good to know

Giganticshark · 25/10/2020 18:15

Negative!!!!

orangejuicer · 25/10/2020 18:17

Fantastic!

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Peridot1 · 25/10/2020 18:32

Had a test this afternoon. Hoping result comes quickly. We are supposed to be moving house this week! Well half of it anyway. It’s not the end of the world if we have to delay but would rather not.

Have cold symptoms but also an odd pain/burning in chest this morning and feeling shaky. Currently in bed. Felt a bit rubbish and DH was cooking a roast which I really didn’t fancy. Just wanted to be in bed.

RandallBoggs · 25/10/2020 19:13

That’s great @Giganticshark!

Dontrainonmyparade · 25/10/2020 19:20

Almost exactly 48 hours since walk in test for my DD and it’s negative.

carolebaskinfedhimtothetigers · 25/10/2020 21:07

Just got my result, 35 hours since testing (and negative thankfully!)

ChoccyJules · 25/10/2020 21:57

Tested at 10am today. Started feeling strange on Wednesday, odd taste in mouth and spacey, Thursday fluey and mostly been in bed since then, sleeping, feverish etc. Probably flu but thought I ought to check.

dollychopss · 25/10/2020 22:50

@curlyLJ

Still waiting. 123 hours so far. Confused (Essex area)

Woman on the phone when we rang to chase didn't fill me with confidence that we'll get it any time soon either. Just said 'we'll send an email' Hmm

I am Essex took the test today at 12pm With my 2 year old son!!! Seriously how can these tests take so long
orangejuicer · 25/10/2020 23:09

Result back at 10pm by email, no text yet. Thankfully negative, so so happy! That was about 52 hrs for me.

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Shantotto · 26/10/2020 07:30

My test was delivered to them at 7am Saturday and haven’t heard yet. Poor DS is desperate to get out of the house and so am I! Hopefully it’ll come so e point today so we can do something quickly before he’s back at school tomorrow.