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Hello all!
First of all, my test results came back negative! Yay!
I thought I'd share my experience in case others find it helpful/interesting.
I truly didn't expect my result to be positive, as I am also nearly still self-quarantining with hubby, but when I woke up with a fever Friday morning, I figured it was best to be safe.
I called my primary care doctor to find out where they recommended I go, as I trust their opinion. They do COVID testing in the parking lot outside their office, but they were about to close by the time I talked to the nurse. So, she recommended CVS's drive-through option.
I followed CVS's steps online and was able to get an appt within 2 hrs, which was fantastic.
At my scheduled time I went to the CVS. They had signs for drive-through testing clearly posted - COVID testing in left lane, regular prescription pick-up in right lane. There was no one in the COVID lane, drive right up!
Basically they sent out a testing kit and instructed me step by step in the self-administration of the test. I put the test in the drop box located right there (using the disinfecting wipe they gave me to clean it and my hands).
The type of test they do is the anterior nares test, which is MUCH less invasive. No problem doing the test at all, only slight discomfort.
I had to register online for an account with the CVS minute clinic to get my results.
I received them this morning, a little under 48 hrs since testing.
Easy and fast results. So happy it was a good experience! And outcome!
First of all, my test results came back negative! Yay!
I thought I'd share my experience in case others find it helpful/interesting.
I truly didn't expect my result to be positive, as I am also nearly still self-quarantining with hubby, but when I woke up with a fever Friday morning, I figured it was best to be safe.
I called my primary care doctor to find out where they recommended I go, as I trust their opinion. They do COVID testing in the parking lot outside their office, but they were about to close by the time I talked to the nurse. So, she recommended CVS's drive-through option.
I followed CVS's steps online and was able to get an appt within 2 hrs, which was fantastic.
At my scheduled time I went to the CVS. They had signs for drive-through testing clearly posted - COVID testing in left lane, regular prescription pick-up in right lane. There was no one in the COVID lane, drive right up!
Basically they sent out a testing kit and instructed me step by step in the self-administration of the test. I put the test in the drop box located right there (using the disinfecting wipe they gave me to clean it and my hands).
The type of test they do is the anterior nares test, which is MUCH less invasive. No problem doing the test at all, only slight discomfort.
I had to register online for an account with the CVS minute clinic to get my results.
I received them this morning, a little under 48 hrs since testing.
Easy and fast results. So happy it was a good experience! And outcome!