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Should I get a PCR test?

17 replies

hivemindneeded · 03/12/2021 12:28

Woke up this morning feeling fine. Went to bootcamp. I know I could smell while I was there as I picked up the scent of someone's perfue and my own washing powder from my clothes.
Got home, started making a curry. It smelled of nothing. Chopped some garlic, couldn't smell it.

Did a LFT and it was negative. Now I have a very slight headache.

Should I isolate? Get a PCR? Are PCRs any better and more reliable than LFTs?

OP posts:
gobbynorthernbird · 03/12/2021 12:43

Yes. You should isolate and get a PCR as you have covid symptoms.

FrenchFancie · 03/12/2021 12:46

Yup ‘frais so

WorriedGiraffe · 03/12/2021 12:49

You have a classic main covid symptom so yep you need a PCR test. They are more accurate than LFTs, which arnt recommended once you have symptoms as they just arnt as accurate.

Original poster
hivemindneeded · 03/12/2021 14:20

Thank you. I thought so. Damn. Big F2F work meeting tomorrow and now I'll have to let the client down. Sad But better to be on the safe side.

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Hoolahupsaresquare · 03/12/2021 14:43

You have covid symptoms so yes.

pianolessons1 · 03/12/2021 14:45

Complete anosmia is very strongly predictive of covid I'm afraid....

sofakingcool · 03/12/2021 15:04

Lack of smell is the only main symptom I've had (had plenty of others!)

polkadotpjs · 04/12/2021 20:44

I would, yes. Hope you're ok

neveradullmoment99 · 04/12/2021 20:46

Someone at my work only had this as their symptom. They tested positive on a PCR.

Whywhywhy48 · 04/12/2021 20:55

I tested positive on Monday after catching it from my husband. Mine symptoms started with cough. Can't smell anything now. Defo book a test.

Original poster
hivemindneeded · 04/12/2021 21:22

Hope you are OK @Whywhywhy48. I've gone to bed early.

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PurpleDaisies · 04/12/2021 21:26

Have you got your pcr booked?

You have one of the three key symptoms of covid. Of course you isolate until you get a negative test back.

I cannot understand how you don’t know this.

HamCob · 04/12/2021 21:31

Lateral flow tests are pretty useless in our experience. My husband felt unwell for 4 days with a sore throat, cold etc. LFTs didn't become positive until day 4.
DS was also positive but only showed up on a PCR, didn't ever test positive on LFT

Campfirewood · 04/12/2021 21:33

I had 3 days of symptoms before my positive lateral flow. I’d definitely test and keep testing! Sorry Op (let’s hope I’m wrong!).

PurpleDaisies · 04/12/2021 21:35

@Campfirewood

I had 3 days of symptoms before my positive lateral flow. I’d definitely test and keep testing! Sorry Op (let’s hope I’m wrong!).
Presumably you did a pcr and isolated as soon as your official covid symptoms started?
Original poster
hivemindneeded · 05/12/2021 06:29

Test booked for this morning and I now feel knackered with a headache, so probably not going anywhere for 10 days.

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PleaseReferToMeAsBritneySpears · 05/12/2021 10:18

Hope you don't get too poorly and make a quick recovery Thanks

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