Lateral flow tests now require QR code.

Does your laptop have a camera? Use that to scan the QR code.

It does but I don't know if it scans, I know it is ok to video chat over as I have had to do meetings on it. It;s ok, I just type in the code anyway and that has worked so far. I have been having to do almost daily tests for one reason or another, but these new flow flex tests are much better than the ones that were supplied previously

It should scan JJ, the government website makes it happen.

It was just an offhand comment, I'm not trying to make you do it

I've just got a new box of the new style tests, we'll see how that goes.

LOLLIN
"Surely people just keeping as safe as possible and so taking a test just as an added precaution eg before meeting friends after going into busy indoor situations and getting negative results will just result in making the virus data look better than it is? But then this has been the case for so many government stats, the phrase, lies lies and statistics come to mind."

Reporting the results can work both ways. You report the results, positive or negative not just negative.
It could be argued that all the positive test results make our data look worse than it is......just saying.

It could be argued that all the positive test results make our data look worse than it is......just saying.

Yes, but that would be a very silly argument.

I do a lateral flow test twice weekly to coincide with nursing home visits. I report them on the government website then a minute later I receive a text telling me my result is negative. I feel like replying to the text and saying I know, it was me that told you it was negative!

Seriously though, that’s a flaw in the system. Nightclubs and different venues requiring negative lateral flow test results on entry are taking these on trust. But there is nothing to stop a reckless person reporting a positive result as negative if they have tickets to go somewhere.

Instead of enabling a smartphone to just scan the QR code on the test strip I wonder why it doesn’t scan the result at the same time. I’m not very tech savvy, maybe that’s not possible. But, as things stand, it’s open to abuse.

I bow to your wisdom Alegrias. You're absolutely right. As ever.

fiorentina51

I bow to your wisdom Alegrias. You're absolutely right. As ever.

I know. Its a curse.

I have to show my texts to staff to gain entry to the home. I thought that was why they were texting us

Alegrias, please don't force me actually I will try it next time, it will most probably be Sunday now...

I'll be round at your house JJ, peering in the windows and shouting "scan it, scan it!"

My excuse for making such a daft statement in the first place is that I have a bad cough and cold.
Obviously affecting my brain somewhat.?
Have done 2 covid tests.....both negative and reported.

I really can’t see the point of reporting a negative test and have stopped doing this. Quite frankly I have enough to do without spending valuable time recording that I/my children are perfectly well

Do you not esgt1967? Well you are obviously far too busy to read the threads, as well, so I'll repeat what I posted this morning.

The stats that the NHS collects includes the percentage of positive tests against negative tests to allow them to understand the prevalence of the virus.

Also, if nobody bothers to report their negative tests, the NHS doesn't know if you are just stockpiling tests, not bothering to report, or even not reporting positive tests.

So they need to know about negative ones as well.

Oh, I thought of another reason...

To prove you have had a negative test in the last few days, if necessary.

Just like people have said above.

Reporting involves moving your finger 2cms across a screen. Unless you are head of the United nations you can probably fit it in. I have to do them twice a week for work. My epic laziness means I cant be bothered to do them in private so everyone in the house has to witness my gagging. Pleasant for all involved.

I order mine online. I didn’t even realise there was another way to get hold of them! Bit of a palaver though if I have to go and get them, so will continue to order online.

JaneJudge

I ordered some online Tuesday via the NHS and they came yesterday

Same here!

esgt1967

I really can’t see the point of reporting a negative test and have stopped doing this. Quite frankly I have enough to do without spending valuable time recording that I/my children are perfectly well

I agree despite Alegrias ‘ post.
These are threasons given on the NHS website

“Why you should report your results
Reporting results helps to:
reduce infection rates in your community
protect people at higher risk of infection
prevent and reduce the spread of the virus
find out if you’re infectious (you may not have symptoms)”
This is why we do the tests isn’t it?
By the way I ordered some online and received them today- saved me a trip to the pharmacy.

It doesn't say Why you should report your positive results

This is why we do the tests isn’t it?

Other reasons for testing...We do the test to contribute to the calculation of positivity metrics. We report to make sure that any tests that are sent out are actually used. (Which means they have to track all your results.) And by making sure that test kits are being used effectively, because they actually cost money so the NHS has to know they are being used effectively and not languishing at the back of someone's kitchen drawer.

But I understand you're too busy to go online for 2 minutes to contribute to an important public health initiative. Understandable.

Atqui, you're right, I haven't got them since Monday, so I'm not familiar with the new procedure.
Previously, I had to give the pharmacy my NHS account details, CHI number, so that they could link the tests to my account.
I always report the results on my phone as soon as they appear on the wee test box, thankfully all negative, so far!?

OK, just before I go off for my tea...

Everybody knows that you have to wait 30 minutes before you check the results, yes? That it takes that long for the results to develop and if you check before 30 minutes you could think its negative when its really positive?

I'm sure everybody knows that...

It is 15 minutes on these new ones

Order them online from NHS, they only take a couple of days to arrive. You’re supposed to report the result whether positive or negative and the batch I have has a QR code to scan when you report the result.

JaneJudge

It is 15 minutes on these new ones

I didn't know that JJ, thanks. I haven't opened the box yet!