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Post by brokennock on Apr 8, 2020 16:34:38 GMT -7
Since you are in the healthcare field I'm sure you don't need any incentive to take all measures to protect those around you, test or not. That's very likely not true for the average person without your understanding. They might be much more inclined to do a hard isolation if they had a positive test rather than only a presumption of contagion based on symptoms. Spence You are exactly right. Unfortunately there are also people who do, or should, know better that still put others at risk, such as the coworker I probably got this from. I am isolating myself to my bedroom and my bathroom, wearing a surgical mask when I cross the hall to said bathroom, and wiping everything I touch outside this room with sanitizer. This isn't easy, I understand why people have a tough time with it. I'm not the most social person, but there is a difference between self imposed isolation and having it forced on you. |
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 9, 2020 4:44:40 GMT -7
From what I read, it is an RT-PCR test (Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction). The goal is to amplify 2 viral genes. If only 1 gene amplifies, you can get a false negative. As the RNA genome is replicated, RNA copy-editing isn't as stringent as that for DNA, which could introduce changes in the RNA which reduces or prevents Primer binding. This could result in a poor amplification of a gene or genes, which would likely result in a false negative. This is how I currently understand the process.
Not perfect, but it does work.
You can't use antibodies in the blood, as it takes the body a couple of weeks to generate antibodies to an infection. However, antibodies would tell us who has been infected and recovered.
The new rapid test likely uses antibodies to the virus (in a similar manner as some rapid tests in use now for other infections). This could be tricky because of the RNA mutations which could alter surface proteins so they aren't "visible" to the antibody, giving a false negative. These things work on a lock and key type arrangement - if it isn't an exact or very close match, the antibody might not bind, giving a false negative.
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Post by brokennock on Apr 10, 2020 8:25:15 GMT -7
Test results came back positive
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 10, 2020 12:24:51 GMT -7
Well...shit!
Take good care of yourself. If you have ANY concerns (especially, if you feel short of breath), call your provider.
May your case be mild and recovery swift! Keep us posted on how you are doing.
Albert
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 10, 2020 13:57:58 GMT -7
Keep your chin up my friend, absolutely reach out if you need anything. I absolutely send you our prayers for a speedy recovery and it WILL be as such, nothing more!
Ben
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Post by lenapej on Apr 10, 2020 18:29:01 GMT -7
Brockennock
Sorry to hear you got the viris, I'm sure you have everyone telling what to do etc. and I don't know much about it myself, but I have read of a guy who had it pretty bad and by chance sat a little to close to his fireplace and began to sweat and within minuets was able to breath freely and is now free from it, so it might be worth a try to take a sweat or something similar. pray you get well soon.
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Post by nwterritorywoodsman on Apr 10, 2020 19:46:48 GMT -7
Prayer and smoke sent for you Nock. Hope for a fast recovery.
NWT Woodsman
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Post by Richard on Apr 11, 2020 17:14:03 GMT -7
As with all of us, you are in my thoughts and prayers. We are all pulling for you. May you have a swift recovery.
Richard/Grumpa
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Post by brokennock on Apr 14, 2020 14:14:34 GMT -7
Man, those crickets are deafening....
So, an update. I am feeling much better than I was. Not 100% yet, but vast improvement. I still have to remain in isolation protocol until the 20th, though I will be having another phone call with Occupational Health from work about my status on Thursday. I'm expecting to be back in the line of fire early next week.
Thank you everyone for your prayers and well wishes. I can't express how much they have meant to me.
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Post by Richard on Apr 14, 2020 14:54:03 GMT -7
Dave, that is great news. We will keep up with the prayers and positive thoughts, and smoke, you keep up with the healing and recuperation.
You are one of the heroes.
Richard/Grumpa
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Post by Keith on Apr 14, 2020 15:21:57 GMT -7
Man, those crickets are deafening.... So, an update. I am feeling much better than I was. Not 100% yet, but vast improvement. I still have to remain in isolation protocol until the 20th, though I will be having another phone call with Occupational Health from work about my status on Thursday. I'm expecting to be back in the line of fire early next week. Thank you everyone for your prayers and well wishes. I can't express how much they have meant to me. Very good to hear. Don't be in too much of a hurry to get back out there! Take care & stay safe. Regards, Keith. |
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Post by spence on Apr 14, 2020 16:53:55 GMT -7
Good to hear, Dave. Ease back into the routine and be 100% soon.
Spence
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 15, 2020 4:08:54 GMT -7
Glad you are recovering. Remember, it is unknown at this time if one can become reinfected. Stay safe at work and don't be in too much a hurry to go back...
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Post by agricola on Apr 20, 2020 18:01:01 GMT -7
Man, those crickets are deafening.... So, an update. I am feeling much better than I was. Not 100% yet, but vast improvement. I still have to remain in isolation protocol until the 20th, though I will be having another phone call with Occupational Health from work about my status on Thursday. I'm expecting to be back in the line of fire early next week. Thank you everyone for your prayers and well wishes. I can't express how much they have meant to me. I've got several friends who are recovering from the COVID. Glad to hear that you are, too! Jay |
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Post by brokennock on Apr 20, 2020 19:15:03 GMT -7
Man, those crickets are deafening.... So, an update. I am feeling much better than I was. Not 100% yet, but vast improvement. I still have to remain in isolation protocol until the 20th, though I will be having another phone call with Occupational Health from work about my status on Thursday. I'm expecting to be back in the line of fire early next week. Thank you everyone for your prayers and well wishes. I can't express how much they have meant to me. I've got several friends who are recovering from the COVID. Glad to hear that you are, too! Jay Thank you. And welcome. Glad you could join us. |
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