The first time I had it, I tested negative on a PCR *THREE TIMES* despite active symptoms. Finally tested positive the morning after I got together with family (predicated on the multiple negative tests) when I spiked a fever. I was lucky I only gave it to one of them.
The second time, I had only mild symptoms and decided to test just to be sure. That sucker was positive before the liquid was even all the way up the test strip. The third time (just this week, dang it all), I took multiple rapids, all faintly positive.
Everyone is surprised at the level of asymptomatic positives we get when serial testing every 72 hours after exposures at work until no more positives pop. Still. Years into this.
Our walgreens still does them but they steer you to the rapid antigen tests first. You have to pay upfront ($100ish) and then argue yourself for any insurance coverage reimbursement.
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