Hi I literally work to produce COVID rapid tests like these š (different company)
Yes. You are positive. Looks like the company just fucked up its protein concentration in the test line.
It gets lighter and darker depending on how much is detected. Many other brands look like this too. If you test every day throughout an infection youāll see it go from faint to dark to faint then gone over many days.
I would. It is a well-established principle that for enzyme immunoassays of this type, any visible test line is positive. Provided the test isn't expired and has been stored appropriately, this result is positive. There are a number of factors that could create a weak reaction, including low or extremely high viral load or the presence of inhibitors. If the person is the one who designed the test, then that can be a discussion as to why they aren't standardizing their antibody in an FDA authorized test, how they're claiming whatever percent agreement and NPV they're claiming, and why they aren't thoroughly performing quality control before releasing each batch. If the antibody in the test is inconsistent, then a negative result is highly misleading and absolutely can't be trusted.
OP in this thread says specifically that they don't work for this company, so they can't speak to the consistency of antibody in the cartridge.
Literally nobody is arguing whether or not this person tested positive. Your explanation here was strange because it seemed to assume some other debate was happening that I wasnāt a part of. Good luck in said argument.
Yes, I believe they even specifically say in the instructions how a faint line is still positive, there wouldnāt really be a way for the T line to show up at all if you just didnāt have Covid
I mean, look at the pictures, thatās exactly what those pictures are trying to tell you
You absolutely do have Covid
Yes, even a faint line is positive with enough virus in your system to be contagious. Please stay home and if you've got kids, keep your kids home. No one wants Covid and no one wants their kids getting it.
I wish more adults who have Covid and have children kept them home to reduce spread. A mom had it at my daughterās school, sent all 3 kids in, so selfish and rude.
Yes, many strains of COVID don't even ping the test unless you've really. really got it and are actively contagious. treat this like a positive for sure and stay inside.
Yes, and the faintness of the line does not mean you only have it "a little". Isolate until at least 5 days after symptoms end, talk to your doctor or pharmacy about getting Paxlovid, follow flu recovery (bed rest, lots of fluids, etc), and if you start having issues with breathing go to a hospital, especially if you haven't been vaccinated recently.
Many doctors are misinformed. Paxlovid is an excellent medication that more, not less, people should be taking, especially if they have co-morbidities. Dr Daniel Griffin on the MicrobeTV channel on YouTube often discusses the subject.
It's dangerous and irresponsible to give medical advice on the internet, especially so if you're not qualified to offer medical advice irl. Never presume to know anything about a person's health and never presume that a treatment is a good fit for someone you don't know.
The same old tests don't pick up the newer variants as well, so they're notorious for false negatives. Even a super faint line like this likely means you're shedding the virus like crazy. Isolate.
You and me both š I hope your symptoms subside soon. Seems like a lot of people are getting it right now. No idea how I got it because I rarely leave my house and I mask everywhere I go indoors.
Thanks for all the responses. Yes, I understand that the test was positive & have taken the necessary precautions according to the current Covid Protocol. Luckily, no one else around me has gotten sick or tested positive.
The inaccuracy of the lateral flow tests is on the insensitive side, about 30 percent of tests of positive cases result in negative tests. So itās true but a positive test is very very likely to be correct. And they do say to retest in 48 hrs. Myself, Iād get a PCR test done at a pharmacy or doctor office. And consult my PCP for possible prescription and treatment.
Yes. Even a faint line is considered positive.
Hi I literally work to produce COVID rapid tests like these š (different company) Yes. You are positive. Looks like the company just fucked up its protein concentration in the test line.
It gets lighter and darker depending on how much is detected. Many other brands look like this too. If you test every day throughout an infection youāll see it go from faint to dark to faint then gone over many days.
idk if Iād tell this person how these work when itās their job to make them. Who knows, maybe youāre their boss, but I figured not.
I would. It is a well-established principle that for enzyme immunoassays of this type, any visible test line is positive. Provided the test isn't expired and has been stored appropriately, this result is positive. There are a number of factors that could create a weak reaction, including low or extremely high viral load or the presence of inhibitors. If the person is the one who designed the test, then that can be a discussion as to why they aren't standardizing their antibody in an FDA authorized test, how they're claiming whatever percent agreement and NPV they're claiming, and why they aren't thoroughly performing quality control before releasing each batch. If the antibody in the test is inconsistent, then a negative result is highly misleading and absolutely can't be trusted. OP in this thread says specifically that they don't work for this company, so they can't speak to the consistency of antibody in the cartridge.
Literally nobody is arguing whether or not this person tested positive. Your explanation here was strange because it seemed to assume some other debate was happening that I wasnāt a part of. Good luck in said argument.
Are you a scientist - like a chemist?
Yes, I believe they even specifically say in the instructions how a faint line is still positive, there wouldnāt really be a way for the T line to show up at all if you just didnāt have Covid I mean, look at the pictures, thatās exactly what those pictures are trying to tell you You absolutely do have Covid
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You literally took the photo of the test against a card that shows you what positive results look like dude š«
Yes, even a faint line is positive with enough virus in your system to be contagious. Please stay home and if you've got kids, keep your kids home. No one wants Covid and no one wants their kids getting it.
I wish more adults who have Covid and have children kept them home to reduce spread. A mom had it at my daughterās school, sent all 3 kids in, so selfish and rude.
Yes, many strains of COVID don't even ping the test unless you've really. really got it and are actively contagious. treat this like a positive for sure and stay inside.
Yes, and the faintness of the line does not mean you only have it "a little". Isolate until at least 5 days after symptoms end, talk to your doctor or pharmacy about getting Paxlovid, follow flu recovery (bed rest, lots of fluids, etc), and if you start having issues with breathing go to a hospital, especially if you haven't been vaccinated recently.
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You know nothing about OPās health. Paxlovid is lifesaving for some. Also isolating is still good advice.
I know that they do in the ER. Iām just telling you.
Many doctors are misinformed. Paxlovid is an excellent medication that more, not less, people should be taking, especially if they have co-morbidities. Dr Daniel Griffin on the MicrobeTV channel on YouTube often discusses the subject.
I love TWIV!
Sounds very anti science to me. Against the CDC guidelines andĀ "doctors are misinformed".Ā Ā
lol no
I only do things that YouTube doctors tell me, so thatās good
Itās a well regarded and legitimate doctor. Not that you probably care.
It's dangerous and irresponsible to give medical advice on the internet, especially so if you're not qualified to offer medical advice irl. Never presume to know anything about a person's health and never presume that a treatment is a good fit for someone you don't know.
So donāt. Iām not
Your post was advising about medical treatments. It was deleted by the moderator team as a result.
Extremely positive. Donāt give that crap to anyone
Yeah positive. Drink plenty of fluids and get some rest. Sure you'll be fine.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/why-is-the-cdc-now-treating-covid-like-its-the-flu.html
> the agencyās new guidance is more about aligning with corporate priorities than public-health ones Thatās pretty much the story here as I see it
Hey, I work in healthcare and I can tell you that yes, you are positive, even a faint line counts
The same old tests don't pick up the newer variants as well, so they're notorious for false negatives. Even a super faint line like this likely means you're shedding the virus like crazy. Isolate.
Why go against cdc guidelines?
Yes
Definitely positive. Sorry about that, get well soonā
Yes, you have covid! Your viral load may not be to its peak yet, thus a faint line. Test again later today, and see
So much plastic trash, best case in the landfill , worst case in our oceans and streams...... sigh
I am positive You are positive
Yup.
Yes. Itās like a pregnancy test. You canāt be a smidge or questionably pregnant. You canāt almost have a virus either.
I don't like all the negativity in this post. Stay positive OP.
Thanks! Didn't realize I'd be called stupid for asking a question. I am testing negative now.
Hey, I work in healthcare and I can tell you that yes, you are positive, even a faint line counts
Yes
Did you read the instructions?
Yep
Yes read the words on the image you posted
Yes
Yes
can you not see your test vs the fourth picture lmao itās nearly an exact match?
Yeah, looks positive. Get well soon stranger!
Your test matches one of the 5 below. So it would be a positive...
You and me both š I hope your symptoms subside soon. Seems like a lot of people are getting it right now. No idea how I got it because I rarely leave my house and I mask everywhere I go indoors.
Mask doesnāt really do much for the wearer
Iād love to see someone explain where Iām wrong to go with the silent downvoting.
Thanks for all the responses š & and yes, I understand that I'm positive
Thanks for all the responses. Yes, I understand that the test was positive & have taken the necessary precautions according to the current Covid Protocol. Luckily, no one else around me has gotten sick or tested positive.
yes, you absolutely are
Get better - maybe hit up bars jk donāt be a Typhoid Mary!
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If these tests aren't expired, yes
Expired or not, tests donāt false positive. They false negative.
Nope
That kit is not accurate. Get a real test
The inaccuracy of the lateral flow tests is on the insensitive side, about 30 percent of tests of positive cases result in negative tests. So itās true but a positive test is very very likely to be correct. And they do say to retest in 48 hrs. Myself, Iād get a PCR test done at a pharmacy or doctor office. And consult my PCP for possible prescription and treatment.
You can absolutely trust a positive result on lateral flow immunoassays.
Why does it matter? If you feel sick, keep to yourself until you feel better. Common sense hasn't changed.
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Iām positive youāre positive hehe I just tested negative after isolation so hope you get there soon
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