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Is this positive lateral flow?

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Samcj02 · 30/07/2021 14:53

Hi,

I’ve just taken this lateral flow and this was the result, is this positive or inconclusive?
I did repeat the test and had a negative, I’ve also ordered a PCR.

Is this positive lateral flow?
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Samcj02 · 01/08/2021 20:34

Clutching at straws here! But so result times taking longer at the weekend or does it tend not to make a difference?

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Christmasfairy2020 · 01/08/2021 21:04

Hope your OK have you had both vaccines

twinmum86 · 01/08/2021 21:15

Call 119 back and ask them to check the tests have been registered properly. They just need the barcode number.

This happened to me even though they did scan both the bar code and QR code at the test centre. The minute the lady registered them, the tests came through.

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Samcj02 · 01/08/2021 21:18

@twinmum86

Call 119 back and ask them to check the tests have been registered properly. They just need the barcode number.

This happened to me even though they did scan both the bar code and QR code at the test centre. The minute the lady registered them, the tests came through.

I’ve tried 119 and she said I need to wait three days but if they’re not back by tomorrow I’ll call again and ask to check if they’re registered. She did ask me if I’d registered them Or the testing Centre but that was all.
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Samcj02 · 01/08/2021 21:20

@Christmasfairy2020

Hope your OK have you had both vaccines
Hi! Not feeling too bad thankfully! Just slight cough and loss of taste and smell alongside tiredness! I’ve had one vaccine, my second was actually booked for Thursday! X
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Samcj02 · 01/08/2021 21:20

@twinmum86

Call 119 back and ask them to check the tests have been registered properly. They just need the barcode number.

This happened to me even though they did scan both the bar code and QR code at the test centre. The minute the lady registered them, the tests came through.

Sorry reread! I think I might call them do I just need to ask if it’s been registered properly? Thanks Smile
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Dartsplayer · 01/08/2021 21:25

Mine was like that and I tested positive

mrsed1987 · 01/08/2021 21:40

Did one for my son a couple of Saturdays ago at 4.30pm. Result didn't come back till 10pm Monday night. I think they are dealing with lots of tests so try not to panic it's lost

twinmum86 · 01/08/2021 22:02

Yes - I just said 'I know I'm too early for you to chase the results, but please could you check everything is ok? I had a friend who's hadn't been registered'

She said - this hasn't been registered, Did the test centre ask you to register online?' When I said no she just said, okay I can do that for you now.
She had to take all my details again which was a bit time consuming, but as I say the results came through immediately

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Samcj02 · 02/08/2021 12:06

@twinmum86

Yes - I just said 'I know I'm too early for you to chase the results, but please could you check everything is ok? I had a friend who's hadn't been registered'

She said - this hasn't been registered, Did the test centre ask you to register online?' When I said no she just said, okay I can do that for you now.
She had to take all my details again which was a bit time consuming, but as I say the results came through immediately

So I’ve done this!! They didn’t register my test, I’ve somehow received my partners results and he’s got mine we’ve had to retest 😭😭😭
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hotasharibo · 02/08/2021 14:57

Were they negative?

Tippexy · 02/08/2021 15:13

What were the results?

Flossie44 · 02/08/2021 15:15

Oh crikey this sounds stressful for you!!

When we went, they didn’t scan our QR code either. They took details from my car number plate (I’d inputted when registering for the test).

Results took 30 hours.

I hope you get them soon Flowers

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Samcj02 · 02/08/2021 15:38

@hotasharibo

Were they negative?
One positive one negative, I know I’m positive! Just need confirmation, got lots of symptoms now x
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Samcj02 · 02/08/2021 15:39

@Tippexy

What were the results?
One positive, one negative, I know I’m Positive got lots of symptoms, can’t smell or taste and coughing lots x
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Samcj02 · 02/08/2021 15:39

@Flossie44

Oh crikey this sounds stressful for you!!

When we went, they didn’t scan our QR code either. They took details from my car number plate (I’d inputted when registering for the test).

Results took 30 hours.

I hope you get them soon Flowers

Hopefully it won’t be long 🤞🏻🤞🏻 They did scan our QR code today and she assured me she’d registered it. X
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november90 · 02/08/2021 18:12

Oh bless you OP what an absolute mess the testing system is!
Are you generally ok? Hope you're not too poorly xx

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Samcj02 · 02/08/2021 18:29

@november90

Oh bless you OP what an absolute mess the testing system is! Are you generally ok? Hope you're not too poorly xx
Thank you! Yes I’m generally okay, I’ve got a few symptoms but manageable! The worst is definitely losing my taste!
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twinmum86 · 02/08/2021 18:35

It happens far more often than it should it would seem. Not so bad when you're sure you have it and would be isolating anyway, but a nightmare if it's unlikely to be Covid and you're waiting to get back to work!

You must have accidentally swapped the packs in the car somehow, what a pain!

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Samcj02 · 02/08/2021 21:40

@twinmum86

It happens far more often than it should it would seem. Not so bad when you're sure you have it and would be isolating anyway, but a nightmare if it's unlikely to be Covid and you're waiting to get back to work!

You must have accidentally swapped the packs in the car somehow, what a pain!

Yes I think we did! I felt so poorly I wasn’t really paying attention Blush. I need my positive pcr for my employer so hopefully won’t be too much longer x
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twinmum86 · 03/08/2021 08:03

Whether it's positive or not though you still have to isolate don't you?

How are you feeling now?

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Samcj02 · 03/08/2021 09:34

@twinmum86

Whether it's positive or not though you still have to isolate don't you?

How are you feeling now?

Hi, yes we all have been isolating since I began feeling poorly Friday evening. I’ve just had my result- it was positive. But I’m feeling a bit better today.

Had my results in 16 hours x

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november90 · 03/08/2021 10:28

I'm glad you have your result OP but even happier to hear you're feeling better ♥️

twinmum86 · 03/08/2021 12:39

Sorry I meant why does your employer particularly need your result as you'd have to isolate anyway if your husband was positive?

Glad you're feeling a bit better and the second results came through quickly.

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Samcj02 · 04/08/2021 14:01

@twinmum86

Sorry I meant why does your employer particularly need your result as you'd have to isolate anyway if your husband was positive?

Glad you're feeling a bit better and the second results came through quickly.

Partner is negative, he had my positive result I had his negative result. He’s 100% negative but he obviously has to isolate.
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