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This explains the pos LFD and negative PCR anecdata that has been in the press in recent weeks.
Yep. I had my first negative lateral flow test yesterday, tested positive for about two and a half weeks.
As my symptoms faded, so did the lines on the LFTs. I've been feeling loads better the last few days.
Given this and the math behind the issue I think it's fair now to assume I've had Covid.
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Another little snippet and semi rant.
We're learning today that one PCR testing site has been issuing a lot of false negatives. ~43,000 people is the estimate. This explains the pos LFD and negative PCR anecdata that has been in the press in recent weeks. A shit situation but shit happens and it was identified quickly. Given the number of tests taken nationally, I'm amazed that this hasn't happened more often.
However, buried in this news is that the 43,00 tests with false negatives cost the government between £5m and £6m in just materials (not including buildings, salaries etc etc). This works out between £116 per test and £150 per test. I think its safe to assume that the true figure, once all costs are included, will be in the middle...£133 per test.
If the UK gov is paying £113 per PCR test, how am I able to get a private test for £59?
Are other countries in Europe paying testing companies £133 per PCR test? I'm not so sure.