I work for for the VA. Mandatory testing begins on the 18th of October. I won't be letting them do a deep nasal swab. I've watched the analysis of the "swabs", done by multiple scientists and doctors. They aren't swabs. Any suggestions on what I can do to avoid it or do a different test?
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There is a saliva test for CID-19. I just had one yesterday for the first time. You spit into a tunnel with a funnel on the top. You need to fill up to a black wavy line. Then you remove the funnel and put a cap on the tube. As you squeeze it closed - a blue liquid shoots out from the cap. You then mix it. by shaking. That's it. I am not sure of the cost. I was told $124 on the phone but the website lists it as $100. Most medical insurance covers it, Medicare B and Medicaid covers it. If you have no insurance, then my state covers it through the CARES ACT. I was told it takes about 3-5 days to get results by email. You have to set up an appointment online and you need ID and insurance ID pics.
Provide your own, individually sealed swab for the test.
EUA authorized=must be optional. EUA for PCR was actually removed by FDA, and it will not be allowed to even be used after Dec. 31.
They are using an antigen test instead of PCR. Trying to figure out the best way to get around it.
Is the antigen test just a spit test? I don't understand why they just can't test your temperature first.... If your temperature is normal then go about your job duties.
All covid testing are emergency use authorized, therefore must be optional
I’m sorry what are you saying? That federal VA employees will be required? Or to be seen at the VA?
Currently just VA employees, but I could see them moving it to veterans too.