COVID-19 Antibody Testing Information
05-01-2020, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by saturn
I tested negative. I had the symptoms in Feb, then in March flew 2 days with a pilot who called out sick mid rotation and tested positive after getting home. Really surprised & bummed I didn't have it already.
05-01-2020, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by gloopy
An OAL friend tested negative but his wife tested positive. He was tested a week or so after she was. SNot sure about the false positive or false negative rates with various tests though. The initial batch was pretty bad with that (close to 50% wrong) but I assume they've gotten more accurate.
05-01-2020, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by saturn
I booked a test appointment off the Quest diagnostic lab website. It was $119. I spoke to DL health direct, and they said it would be covered. However, it didn't probe for any insurance info, so I just paid. Hoping I can get reimbursed later.
I tested negative. I had the symptoms in Feb, then in March flew 2 days with a pilot who called out sick mid rotation and tested positive after getting home. Really surprised & bummed I didn't have it already.
I tested negative. I had the symptoms in Feb, then in March flew 2 days with a pilot who called out sick mid rotation and tested positive after getting home. Really surprised & bummed I didn't have it already.
Just found this on the Quest website.
Will my insurance cover lab testing that I purchase through QuestDirect?“Services purchased through QuestDirect are solely the patient’s financial responsibility and Quest is unable to bill your insurance—including Medicare or Medicaid.”This test is supposed to be covered per the CARES Act. I’m guessing you just have to use the right channels. Still trying to identify those channels...
05-01-2020, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by mikea72580
Did insurance cover it? How did you arrange the test?
I wait on the billing now. We shall see.
05-02-2020, 12:06 PM
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The fact that this thread even exists is a real shot in the balls. Everyone should know where to go to get tested and when. Every time there is a COVID press briefing there should be website or phone number or something on the screen so people know what to do. Serious disappointment.
05-03-2020, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by shrsailplanes
The fact that this thread even exists is a real shot in the balls. Everyone should know where to go to get tested and when. Every time there is a COVID press briefing there should be website or phone number or something on the screen so people know what to do. Serious disappointment.
“No. We have a great testing system, the best testing system in the world.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachels.../#7f2e2687abf9
05-04-2020, 05:55 PM
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https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/04/fda-...hterm=antibody
Heard this today. There are some tests that are coming that are better than others. The name was said on CNBC today but I don’t recall. . The advice is to be tested two possibly three times to be sure.
Heard this today. There are some tests that are coming that are better than others. The name was said on CNBC today but I don’t recall. . The advice is to be tested two possibly three times to be sure.
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