Lateral flow tests now require QR code.

I have been testing twice a week (for work) since the end of January, I always report my result to the government website and also to the school I work in. I’ve accessed tests via school but also ordered them online which is now my preferred method of obtaining them. We’re being asked to do daily tests if anybody in our class tests positive now we are no longer in ‘bubbles’.

Vital that we all report every test, negative or positive.

MaggsMcG

If you test positive on a LFT it doesn't always take as long as 30 minutes to show. Mine took literally seconds. Confirmed by a PCR 2 days later.

But it can. Which is why you have to wait the full time before checking and deciding the result.

If you test positive on a LFT it doesn't always take as long as 30 minutes to show. Mine took literally seconds. Confirmed by a PCR 2 days later.

We do twice weekly lft Covid tests and always log the results to the NHS . I use the number next to the QR code on the test plate to send our details, these tests are apparently only 50-60% correct !

I report my negative LFTs on the NHS Covid 19 app on my phone, which also keeps a record of my vaccinations. Is that good enough?

I order them online simply to make sure before I go to my weekly choir session and always report the results. Once you have completed the original form it always comes up as previously so you don't have to do all again. I don't scan the code but write in the number. Granted I do have to use a magnifying glass! Still it only takes a couple of minutes. I feel that you should report negative tests too otherwise the statistics won't be accurate. Also, as it is obviously costing a lot of money that would be such a waste.

JaneJudge

you need to read the instructions as they are different (obviously you'll read the instructions anyway.....)

I'm an inveterate reader of instructions ?

It wasn’t a criticism JJ. Just an observation. Our daughters have to do mandatory testing twice a week to go to work (education & NHS). Like thousands of others they’ve been doing it for months now. And when you consider 10% of the adult population work within the NHS, it’s a very hefty bill.

Urmstongran

Goodness only knows what all this ‘free’ testing is costing us taxpayers.

well it would 'cost' some of us more if there was an outbreak in a care home or facility.

Goodness only knows what all this ‘free’ testing is costing us taxpayers.

you need to read the instructions as they are different (obviously you'll read the instructions anyway.....)

JaneJudge

It is 15 minutes on these new ones

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

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.

It is 15 minutes on these new ones

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...

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!?

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.

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.

JaneJudge

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

Same here!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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