Future of testing

[phil06]

We’re saliva testing in the US now. My parents just did one on Monday. Still takes up to 48 hrs for results though so it’s not super quick yet.

The one in the UK says results in 15 mins goes under the tongue. How was the one your parents done was it like a spit test or was it a different method?

[glassgirlw]

The one in the UK says results in 15 mins goes under the tongue. How was the one your parents done was it like a spit test or was it a different method?

The only ones I’m aware of that are being widely used right now are test tubes that you spit into.

I did see the FDA Approved the home test strip kit things and are expected to start distributing in the next few months. Cost may be prohibitive for some as it is reported to be $50-$60 per test kit, and unknown yet if insurance will pay for any of it.

[phil06]

The only ones I’m aware of that are being widely used right now are test tubes that you spit into.

I did see the FDA Approved the home test strip kit things and are expected to start distributing in the next few months. Cost may be prohibitive for some as it is reported to be $50-$60 per test kit, and unknown yet if insurance will pay for any of it.

Cool perhaps in the UK they will be on the high street in places like boots. I know someone who got a swab test today and found it pretty repulsive so I think these tests will make a massive difference.

[glassgirlw]

Cool perhaps in the UK they will be on the high street in places like boots. I know someone who got a swab test today and found it pretty repulsive so I think these tests will make a massive difference.

I had three swab tests last Friday lol. They’re really not as bad as they’ve been made out to be. A little minor discomfort but was over very quickly.