Positive Result - Now What?

[Ric.ror]

I’ve just done a lateral test and it’s positive- my son is too so I expected it although I’m not poorly at all I’m just at a loss as to what comes next
I’ve been on line for the other test but there are none in my area
There is a huge testing area in my city centre that I can walk to but I can’t just turn up there so who do I contact?
Cheers me dears

[Zacs-Master]

Book a PCR test on-line:
https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

[Bobbisox1]

Ric,I think you can just turn up there , is it for a PCR? Someone my son in law works with tested positive so my sil took a lateral flow which was negative but then decided to take a PCR so he just went to the nearest walk in and they did it, he got the result the following day

[Ric.ror]

Thanks everyone- I think it’s going to be positive as I have spent last few days with my son and both him and his partner are positive

[Bobbisox1]

As long as the symptoms aren’t debilitating, I’d just ride the storm tbh Ric and do the 7 day isolation from when they started

[dave50]

Don't bother with a pcr test it only adds to the stats and they will have you on record. Just isolate as you see fit.

[Sqad]

I agree with Bobbie,09.18.

[bobbinwales]

Why hide it from the statistics dave....
A PCR test is more reliable so its worth doing

[bobbinwales]

Well if you can isolate and its not inconveniencing you at all then yes I can see the advantage in doing that rather than trudging out to a test site.... but whats the downside to doing a PCR by post for peace of mind...if it comes back negative in a few days you can safely return to normal

[Maydup]

Keep checking online for a pcr slot just in case you develop symptoms and need health care.
No reason not to add to the stats.

[Gromit]

You need to get a PCR test which are far more accurate.
Then you need to isolate for 7 days. Not the end of the world.

[Ric.ror]

I’ve ordered one to be sent to me
Of course the bank holiday won’t help and I was due at panto tomorrow with my grandchildren

[rockyracoon]

Has isolation dropped to 7 days?

[Bobbisox1]

Yes it has Rocky but only if you get two negative tests in a row

[rockyracoon]

Thanks. For a lot of people, getting LFTs seem to be a bit of a problem.

[diddlydo]

For goodness sake you absolutely must NOT go to the panto.

[Peter Pedant]

pas de panto - - - - oh yes I will! - - - no dont
and see here

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/regular-rapid-coronavirus-tests-if-you-do-not-have-symptoms/

[Peter Pedant]

I dont regard - "I have a pozzy LFT - what do I do next and is it rocket science?" - -- as rocket science

you shold isolate until

[Ric.ror]

I didn’t go to the panto - someone else took them
I’m feeling shocking now cold shivering with a rotten cough
Got a PCR test delivered yesterday and sent it off today so let’s just wait and see

Thanks for your help everyone

[pixie374]

My sister and I were told to isolate for 10 days, with a positive PCR. Only reduced to 7, if you got a negative LFT on days 5 and 6. Hope you are ok x

[Mamyalynne]

Feel better soon.