I have the worst #OCD about #COVID.
I wonder if this happened to others before me. I keep thinking I test positive on lateral flow tests when seeing an extremely faint line, only when looking from certain angles from up close with a flash. Looking online ofc it says a faint line means positive.

But, I just noticed that when doing the same to an empty test, before I put any sample in at all - I can still see those lines around both the C and T.

So lost rn. Doctors??

@skaly

The faint line you see is the chemical placed there that reacts. You should be able to see it regardless.

what they mean by a faint line is positive they mean if the line is colored pink but light, not if you can see the discoloration at all.

You look good here.

By the way I have had COVID at least 7 confirmed times. It is a serious disease, and be mindful of course. But I wouldnt let it stress you too much. Not the end of the world if you get it.

@freemo

Thank you I appreciate that. I had it 4 times, I'm not stressed so much about getting sick, I'm stressed about infecting anyone else :/

Follow

@skaly

Yea best to quarintine if you have it. Thats understandable.

Sign in to participate in the conversation
Qoto Mastodon

QOTO: Question Others to Teach Ourselves
An inclusive, Academic Freedom, instance
All cultures welcome.
Hate speech and harassment strictly forbidden.