DCPS Takeway: You must to test and register result on 1/4

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So are there two kinds of tests available at libraries?

Would be helpful if someone who has actually gone through the library pick up rest could answer.

Yes. Libraries have offered PCR kits for months; libraries began distributing antigen tests also about a week ago.

The PCR tests are normally in a soft package. The antigen tests come in a box.

Don’t put the antigen tests in the collection box.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So are there two kinds of tests available at libraries?

Would be helpful if someone who has actually gone through the library pick up rest could answer.

There are two. A PCR and the orange rapid test boxes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So are there two kinds of tests available at libraries?

Would be helpful if someone who has actually gone through the library pick up rest could answer.

No, there is only one kind of test. At the Petworth Library, the line was very long but orderly and moving along. Everyone received two boxes containing four at-home tests.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So are there two kinds of tests available at libraries?

Would be helpful if someone who has actually gone through the library pick up rest could answer.

Yes , there are both kinds of tests at certain libraries. Some libraries have only one kind of test.

Is your test box orange?

[Anonymous]

Here is the webpage on the testing with the rapid antigen tests. https://coronavirus.dc.gov/rapidantigen

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:So are there two kinds of tests available at libraries?

Would be helpful if someone who has actually gone through the library pick up rest could answer.

No, there is only one kind of test. At the Petworth Library, the line was very long but orderly and moving along. Everyone received two boxes containing four at-home tests.

This is not accurate. Libraries are distributing DC’s test yourself PCR test (which you drop off in the drop box with results in 3-5 days) and rapid tests.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So are there two kinds of tests available at libraries?

Would be helpful if someone who has actually gone through the library pick up rest could answer.

No, there is only one kind of test. At the Petworth Library, the line was very long but orderly and moving along. Everyone received two boxes containing four at-home tests.

This is not accurate. Libraries are distributing DC’s test yourself PCR test (which you drop off in the drop box with results in 3-5 days) and rapid tests.

They distribute the PCR tests inside of the library. The antigen tests were handed out in front.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What if you have recently had Covid and are past your 10 day isolation, but still test positive on the rapid test?

Then you shouldn’t be in school. You should be able to have a negative rapid test (not pcr) after recovering. If positive, you are still shedding virus.

NP. But that is absolutely not what 2 contact tracers, my PCP, and my kid’s pediatrician said. All four said rapid and PCR tests were inaccurate for up to 90 days after getting out of isolation.

Exactly what our pediatrician told us. They said they have been flooded with calls today. DCPS needs to issue guidance and clarification on this point. There are plenty of kids who tested positive, did their 10 day quarantine, have no symptoms and are fully recovered, but may still test positive for up to 90 days. And shouldn’t have to miss 3 months of school.

Only a PCR will show a positive for that long. Rapid tests will not. You or your pediatrician(s) are confused on this point.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the info about the library tests!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So are there two kinds of tests available at libraries?

Would be helpful if someone who has actually gone through the library pick up rest could answer.

No, there is only one kind of test. At the Petworth Library, the line was very long but orderly and moving along. Everyone received two boxes containing four at-home tests.

This is not accurate. Libraries are distributing DC’s test yourself PCR test (which you drop off in the drop box with results in 3-5 days) and rapid tests.

They distribute the PCR tests inside of the library. The antigen tests were handed out in front.

BOTH ARE DISTRIBUTED AT THE LIBRARY. YOU WERE STILL WRONG.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So are there two kinds of tests available at libraries?

Would be helpful if someone who has actually gone through the library pick up rest could answer.

No, there is only one kind of test. At the Petworth Library, the line was very long but orderly and moving along. Everyone received two boxes containing four at-home tests.

This is not accurate. Libraries are distributing DC’s test yourself PCR test (which you drop off in the drop box with results in 3-5 days) and rapid tests.

They distribute the PCR tests inside of the library. The antigen tests were handed out in front.

BOTH ARE DISTRIBUTED AT THE LIBRARY. YOU WERE STILL WRONG.

I said they were both at the library. You have to actually go into the library and request a PCR at the three libraries that I went to. DC Heath staff were standing in front of the libraries handing out antigen tests. Both at the library.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So are there two kinds of tests available at libraries?

Would be helpful if someone who has actually gone through the library pick up rest could answer.

No, there is only one kind of test. At the Petworth Library, the line was very long but orderly and moving along. Everyone received two boxes containing four at-home tests.

This is not accurate. Libraries are distributing DC’s test yourself PCR test (which you drop off in the drop box with results in 3-5 days) and rapid tests.

They distribute the PCR tests inside of the library. The antigen tests were handed out in front.

BOTH ARE DISTRIBUTED AT THE LIBRARY. YOU WERE STILL WRONG.

I said they were both at the library. You have to actually go into the library and request a PCR at the three libraries that I went to. DC Heath staff were standing in front of the libraries handing out antigen tests. Both at the library.

At Petworth you have to go inside the library to pick up the rapid antigen test. I don't even think they are currently distributing PCR tests there.

[Anonymous]

Many of the libraries only have PCR tests. I went to tenleytown yesterday to get some and they were out.

I’ve been using those pcr tests all fall.

[Anonymous]

Not all libraries are distributing rapid tests.
Here is the link AND it shows you how many tests are available: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/rapidantigen

In contrast - other library locations (I am uncertain if ALL) as well as some rec centers have PCR tests and drop boxes. Here is the link:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/testyourself#pickup

And some libraries have BOTH PCR and rapid tests.

[Anonymous]

Wow - people go to one library and then know exactly what ALL libraries are doing.