Do the NHS still phone you if you record a positive LFT?

[WellThatsATurnipForTheBooks]

Just wondered if they still phone if you test positive on a LFT ? If so how long after you record your result on line do they contact you?

Surely they must struggle to keep up with calls at the current rate of infection so I wondered if they'd abandoned this.

Also, am I right in thinking you only need a PCR if you test positive on a LFT AND have symptoms?

When you record it, there’s a choice of whether you want them to phone or email you with test/trace/self isolation info.

Oh and no I think you’re wrong on the second, wouldn’t swear to it tho. If you had symptoms Technically it should’ve been a PCR in the first place? But a positive LFT doesn’t need a confirmation PCR. Could go either way! #helpful

I recorded a negative LFT and asked to be contacted by email. Nothing so far apart from the initial message asking me to isolate.

• positive, sorry!

@AllotmentTime

When you record it, there’s a choice of whether you want them to phone or email you with test/trace/self isolation info.

DP said he ticked both boxes. He's currently filling in forms online which came through almost immediately.

No phone call yet though.

Just email and some texts for us

I just recorded mine it didn't ask me for phone or email?
I hope they don't be calling me
I've already notified people who I was in contact with

I wonder if the emails/forms/phone calls vary according to whether or not you have symptoms (which DP does)