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Multiple positive LFT negative PCR

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Noorandapples · 22/10/2021 09:37

I've been feeling rotten so took LFT, positive result. I ordered a PCR and it's negative.
I've had 2 positive LFT from one pack, ordered a new pack in case there was a problem with the batch.
New pack and I've have 3 more positive LFT over 3 days.

I've had both jabs and family members have tested negative with LFTs from the same packs as me.

Surely this must be a new varient that doesn't show up in PCR tests?
Has anyone else had this?

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Youngatheart00 · 22/10/2021 09:50

Are you reporting your positive Lat flows on the nhs covid app? Might be worth joining the Zoe study too. I’ve heard a few things recently about this happening with PCRs, it was put down to an individual lab but looks like it could be more than this

mamatro · 22/10/2021 11:19

So I tested positive on LFTs for a whole week (about 10 different tests out of different boxes).. I did 3 PCRs over this time, one walk in centre and 2 home tests all negative! I've had non on the main symptoms but did feel a little off and rundown. My family have all tested negative too. Something very strange going in with the tests. Hope you are ok?

NurseMumMe · 22/10/2021 20:35

Here too- fever 38-40 for 4 days, cough, headache, joint pain, lethargy, cold symptoms, sore eyes, feel terrible. LFT negative. Pcr negative. Now LFT positive. Going for another pcr!

One child in house had positive LFT for 6 days and x2 negative pcr- they were v close contact as best friend tested positive and they sit / play together all day in school

Now everyone in house unwell

I have no idea what’s going on but I’m expected back in work ASAP based on pcr

OnceuponaRainbow18 · 22/10/2021 20:50

My work is now counting positive LFT as a positive and isolate for 10 days.

Are you in the SW?

mamatro · 22/10/2021 21:09

See work wanted me to go off my PCR and to go back to work..

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