Messed up PCR test

[Alisonb1234]

I've just sent a PCR test back - I was in a rush to get the post and the test on my 4 year old was very traumatic and not something I'm willing to do again.. I Got confused with child chelping in my ear and opened the bag (it says 'tear here to open' but that's where they open it at that end!) I sealed in at the top as normal and carefully folded and sealed the other end with sellotape and sent it as no time to ring for advice.

Now I'm stressing that it'll be rejected and also I'll get in trouble for sending hazardous items incorrectly. What an idiot. Can't find any info online but does anyone know anything about this?

You wont get in trouble, it will probably be fine.

Thanks I'm just catastrophizing! Will hopefully find out in the next couple of days

I’f they can’t read the sample they’ll tell you and you’d have to do the test again. Definitely not going to get in trouble

I did the exact same thing a few weeks ago! I sent it off anyway and the results came back in a few days so presumably there was no problem

Honestly having dealt with the public on mass yours will be one of the least messed up tests they receive.

@minatrina

I did the exact same thing a few weeks ago! I sent it off anyway and the results came back in a few days so presumably there was no problem

Oh I'm glad it's not just me then! :)

@Hellocatshome

Honestly having dealt with the public on mass yours will be one of the least messed up tests they receive.

Very true haha