AbcdeDooDah Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) I, and two of my kids, helped my dd and her dh move on Saturday. She just texted that they're having symptoms and getting tested. Should we test without symptoms? Just wait to see what their results are? Edited August 2, 2021 by AbcdeDooDah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Wait, it is too early to test anyway really. Ideal is 5 days post exposure. So Thursday, if they test positive. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I would only test if I needed to have exposure to someone else while waiting for their results. Otherwise, I would just lay low and wait. I can't remember the percents, but there is a good chance of a false negative if you test too early. This would be too early post exposure for me to feel good about a negative result. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 If you are vaccinated and not going anywhere, I would wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbcdeDooDah Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, ktgrok said: Wait, it is too early to test anyway really. Ideal is 5 days post exposure. So Thursday, if they test positive. Too early for them, too? I thought Delta testing could be done sooner? I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, AbcdeDooDah said: Too early for them, too? I thought Delta testing could be done sooner? I could be wrong. It's not too early for them to test if they are already having symptoms. Average time from exposure to symptom onset is 4 days with Delta (vs 6 with the original strain), and the range also seems much wider (e.g. some people not showing symptoms or testing positive until 10 days or more after exposure). I'd test towards the end of the week, or sooner if you develop symptoms.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 17 minutes ago, AbcdeDooDah said: I, and two of my kids, helped my dd and her dh move on Saturday. She just texted that they're having symptoms and getting tested. Should we test without symptoms? Just wait to see what their results are? I would wait and try to limit outside contacts until you hear the results of their testing. I have heard that Delta goes positive quicker than the 4-5 days previously recommended after exposure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbcdeDooDah Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 They are getting rapid tests at 2 pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, AbcdeDooDah said: They are getting rapid tests at 2 pm We had a PCR test recently that came back in less than 24 hours. All of the PCR tests our family has had since March have come back that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbcdeDooDah Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, vonfirmath said: We had a PCR test recently that came back in less than 24 hours. All of the PCR tests our family has had since March have come back that way. Ours have in the past, too. Not sure why they're choosing rapid. I will let her know to get a PCR if they get negative rapids and symptoms persist or we come down with symptoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbcdeDooDah Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 They were negative. They are going to stay home and monitor symptoms for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Corraleno said: It's not too early for them to test if they are already having symptoms. Average time from exposure to symptom onset is 4 days with Delta (vs 6 with the original strain), and the range also seems much wider (e.g. some people not showing symptoms or testing positive until 10 days or more after exposure). I'd test towards the end of the week, or sooner if you develop symptoms.. here exposure to being contagious enough to spread with delta is happening within 24 to 30 hours. Some test positive after just that little time, others only test positive after 13 days Edited August 2, 2021 by Melissa in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristin0713 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 It might not be accurate if you don't have symptoms. I would just watch for symptoms and mask in public. That is what we were advised to do. You can also get some home tests, but I wouldn't totally rely on them to rule it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 FYI, there are home tests now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbcdeDooDah Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 I will probably pick some up to have on hand if it’s strongly suspected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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