That COVID test - yowza

[JParm]

Originally Posted by Duey

How much was the rapid test in your area? The cheapest I've found around me is $230 each all in for the test and the office visit

I think we were quoted something like $185 over the phone when I asked, but it was fully covered by our insurance so I didn't pay too much attention to it.

[Blansky]

My wife had it done as well and she was surprised at how high up they went and how unpleasant it was.

I guess once you know, you're ready for it.

NHL players in the bubble are tested every day, and been over a month. That would suck.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by Blansky

My wife had it done as well and she was surprised at how high up they went and how unpleasant it was.

I guess once you know, you're ready for it.

NHL players in the bubble are tested every day, and been over a month. That would suck.

I remember watching a clip of HBO's Hard Knocks and one of the NFL players was getting tested.

He was freaking out a bit prior to, and I didn't watch the actual insertion. I thought it was just a cotton swab of the interior nostril and didn't fully understand why he was so scared. Oops...

I absolutely hate needles, yet I would rather get a shot than do that thing again...unfortunately, I think we're going to have to do it again in November prior to Aruba.

Don't get me wrong, I know how lucky we are to be healthy and have the ability to travel...but damn this test!

[brandrea]

JP, women can endure a lot more than men ...

Have fun and looking forward to your pics

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

I remember watching a clip of HBO's Hard Knocks and one of the NFL players was getting tested.

He was freaking out a bit prior to, and I didn't watch the actual insertion. I thought it was just a cotton swab of the interior nostril and didn't fully understand why he was so scared. Oops...

I absolutely hate needles, yet I would rather get a shot than do that thing again...unfortunately, I think we're going to have to do it again in November prior to Aruba.

Don't get me wrong, I know how lucky we are to be healthy and have the ability to travel...but damn this test!

Hawaii is supposedly working on getting to the "pass the test, you can come" thing too but still not until at least November-ish.

To get to travel back there I'd probably go with the slide your stupid swab in one ear and out the other, as well.

Have fun in Maine.......and take pictures.

[yoast]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Wife and I got tested for COVID yesterday in preparation for our trip to Maine (the state requires a 72 negative test OR a 14-day quarantine...no-brainer there).

Did not realize they'd be touching my brain through my nose

A very uncomfortable feeling - to the point that I pushed the doctor away! Actually had to watch my wife go through it first, which made it even worse. I suppose we're weak...

Tests came out negative though, so off we go tomorrow.

I did the same yesterday and now I'm reliving it lol - terrible feeling

[Watchflair]

Yup it's no picnic. Me and my wife had one a few days before our son was born so we could enter the hospital. Definitely very uncomfortable - had tears in my eyes.

[Xenon]

Truthfully, the test is easier than a Nasolaryngoscopy

Every 6 months my ENT puts this scope through my nose down my throat and into my lungs all in one shot

He also uses this metal curette to scrape wax off of my ear drum

Both cause the same sensation of discomfort and watery eyes as the virus test

[SearChart]

I got tested about a month ago, had a serious cold and couldn't go to work (obviously), got tested just to be sure. Not a pleasant experience... But oh well. Result was negative, just a cold.

Cost me extactly €0.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Patton250

How on the planet earth would my former state of Maine even be able to keep up with or track such an invasive requirement????

I suspect when law enforcement sees an out of state tag on a car, they stop it and check for the proper paperwork or confirm a quarantine destination is being directly driven to.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I suspect when law enforcement sees an out of state tag on a car, they stop it and check for the proper paperwork or confirm a quarantine destination is being directly driven to.

I don’t think so. We’re getting close but we aren’t the Soviet Union yet. “ Papers please“!! No!

[JParm]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I don’t think so. We’re getting close but we aren’t the Soviet Union yet. “ Papers please“!! No!

From what I understand, they're going to be asking for proof of testing at certain places (hotels, etc.).

They're also going to ask us to fill out some form about the consequences of not quarantining and things of that nature.

We'll see how it goes - all I know is that we wanted to follow the rules so we wouldn't be stuck in Maine for 14 days...bringing the work computer just in case!

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I suspect when law enforcement sees an out of state tag on a car, they stop it and check for the proper paperwork or confirm a quarantine destination is being directly driven to.

Yes

Originally Posted by [email protected]

From what I understand, they're going to be asking for proof of testing at certain places (hotels, etc.).

They're also going to ask us to fill out some form about the consequences of not quarantining and things of that nature.

We'll see how it goes - all I know is that we wanted to follow the rules so we wouldn't be stuck in Maine for 14 days...bringing the work computer just in case!

https://www.maine.gov/covid19/restar...or%2014%20days.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

From what I understand, they're going to be asking for proof of testing at certain places (hotels, etc.).

They're also going to ask us to fill out some form about the consequences of not quarantining and things of that nature.

We'll see how it goes - all I know is that we wanted to follow the rules so we wouldn't be stuck in Maine for 14 days...bringing the work computer just in case!

I don’t blame you. Good luck. I will be visiting my mother soon up there myself.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Yes



https://www.maine.gov/covid19/restar...or%2014%20days.

Well my sister goes up there every couple months to visit our mother and she’s from Massachusetts. So far she hasn’t said the Gestapo has stopped her.

[donas]

I know someone that had the test last week and was told the swab "had to be inserted until it hit something". That sounds pleasant and professional, seems a little unnecessary.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by donas

I know someone that had the test last week and was told the swab "had to be inserted until it hit something". That sounds pleasant and professional, seems a little unnecessary.

I would guess “hitting” a droplet of saliva would be sufficient since that’s currently the most dangerous substance on planet Earth.

[Duey]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

but it was fully covered by our insurance so I didn't pay too much attention to it.

That's awesome. My insurance said they won't cover the cost for personal travel or vacations. They would only cover it for a health reason.

[Duey]

Originally Posted by Blansky

Hawaii is supposedly working on getting to the "pass the test, you can come" thing too but still not until at least November-ish.

Don't expect anything like this out of Hawaii , it's only talk. They have no way to process the paperwork.
The soonest Hawaii Will open is Q1 2021 maybe ...

[TheVTCGuy]

I know what you mean, I had mine at a drive-up city test and it was like a Prostate exam through the nose.

[donas]

Originally Posted by Xenon

Truthfully, the test is easier than a Nasolaryngoscopy

Every 6 months my ENT puts this scope through my nose down my throat and into my lungs all in one shot

He also uses this metal curette to scrape wax off of my ear drum

Both cause the same sensation of discomfort and watery eyes as the virus test

I had a ENT Dr try that on me once. Didn't happen! I'm a very rational person and came close to assaulting him. It immediately made me gag so I said stop and sat up to vomit and he tried pushing me back down and continuing. To say we had words prior to me walking out is an understatement.

[Ferdelious]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Wife and I got tested for COVID yesterday in preparation for our trip to Maine (the state requires a 72 negative test OR a 14-day quarantine...no-brainer there).

Did not realize they'd be touching my brain through my nose

A very uncomfortable feeling - to the point that I pushed the doctor away! Actually had to watch my wife go through it first, which made it even worse. I suppose we're weak...

Tests came out negative though, so off we go tomorrow.

How would they know if you were quarantining? Do they put an ankle monitoring device on you?

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

How would they know if you were quarantining? Do they put an ankle monitoring device on you?

Good question. I wonder if it’s the honor system

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I know what you mean, I had mine at a drive-up city test and it was like a Prostate exam through the nose.

exactly

Originally Posted by Hollie_Rollie

Good question. I wonder if it’s the honor system

Yes of course it is. Any other way would be remarkably unconstitutional. I’m only speaking for the United States obviously but we are talking about Maine.

[ckaynyc]

The police aren’t going to ask for anything. Heck, 25% of the people walking around Bar Harbor two weekends ago didn’t even have a mask on them. Drove me nuts.

[uscmatt99]

Anatomy class! Below is an MRI image. The single arrow points to the nostril. The double arrow points to the adenoids in the nasopharynx. That is the swab target area. The distance from the nostril to that tissue is 8.7cm or 3.4 inches. If you swab only the nasal cavity just beyond the nostril, the sensitivity of the test goes down and you get more false negatives. The virus tends to be found in higher concentrations in the nasopharynx.

I haven't undergone a test yet but it does make me squeamish. That said, I just had a dental filling done, and I'd rather get the swab even though the filling wasn't too bad.

COVID swab path by uscmatt99, on Flickr

[GVAZQUEZ]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Wife and I got tested for COVID yesterday in preparation for our trip to Maine (the state requires a 72 negative test OR a 14-day quarantine...no-brainer there).

Did not realize they'd be touching my brain through my nose

A very uncomfortable feeling - to the point that I pushed the doctor away! Actually had to watch my wife go through it first, which made it even worse. I suppose we're weak...

Tests came out negative though, so off we go tomorrow.

Yep I just had a covid test nurse told me your going to feel a bit uncomfortable.. that was a horrible feeling. No way I’m doing that again.


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[pickettt]

Originally Posted by ckaynyc

the police aren’t going to ask for anything. Heck, 25% of the people walking around bar harbor two weekends ago didn’t even have a mask on them. Drove me nuts.

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[ROlesorusLEX]

Please understand that while not pleasant, if the person administering your test only swabs the entrance to the nose (the vestibule) and there is not some mild discomfort, it is NOT a valid test and may give a false negative.

Unfortunately, we are seeing this type of poor testing at some community test sites, as the folks administering the test do not want to hurt people. However, there's more harm by not doing it properly.

Please make sure your test is properly administered. The NEJM has a good video on how it looks:

https://youtu.be/DVJNWefmHjE

This is from 2009, but is correct for all NP swabs, including for influenza testing.

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[THC]

Had one too ... was not that bad