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Unless you have new symptoms you aren't supposed to take an LFT for 90 days.
Are you sure about that? That advice is true for PCR tests (assuming no new symptoms) but not for LFD as far as I can tell.
PCR: https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test
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You should not use this service if you’ve received a positive PCR test result in the last 90 days, unless you get any new COVID-19 symptoms.
"I don't think there's any clear guidance on what to do if, for example, your 7th/10th day LFD test is still positive.
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One hates to disagree....(tongue in cheek comment) GF school teacher was told that according to Govt guidelines no lft test before 90 days since a positive PCR, even with symptoms.
Spent quite alot of time asking for that edict but could not get a reply, her union rep was on pregnancy leave and then sacked....so understand where that believe came from. School would not issue PCR tests.
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Are you sure about that?
I was fairly sure before the 7 day LFT came in but couldn't find a primary generic source. I'm a bit less sure at the moment.
If someone has tested positive with a PCR test, they should not be tested using either PCR or rapid lateral flow tests for 90 days, unless they develop new symptoms during this time – in which case they should be retested immediately using PCR.
That is for a care home but there is similar wording for schools from DfE sources. Again it pre-dates the 7 day test to release thing.
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I don't think there's any clear guidance on what to do if, for example, your 7th/10th day LFD test is still positive
On 7th you keep isolating. On 10th you're free if symptomless (no fever, cough fine).
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jellybaby
Unless you have new symptoms you aren't supposed to take an LFT for 90 days. Although you said you were symptom clear for a short while?