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   Skaly (skaly@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 17-Mar-2024 04:26:13 JST Skaly

   I have the worst #OCD about #COVID.
   I wonder if this happened to others before me. I keep thinking I test positive on lateral flow tests when seeing an extremely faint line, only when looking from certain angles from up close with a flash. Looking online ofc it says a faint line means positive.
   But I just noticed that when doing the same to an empty test, before I put any sample in at all - I can still see those lines around both the C and T.
   Can't even be seen on photos
   So lost rn. Doctors??

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     🎓 Doc Freemo :jpf: 🇳🇱 (freemo@qoto.org)'s status on Sunday, 17-Mar-2024 04:26:12 JST 🎓 Doc Freemo :jpf: 🇳🇱

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     @skaly

     The faint line you see is the chemical placed there that reacts. You should be able to see it regardless.

     what they mean by a faint line is positive they mean if the line is colored pink but light, not if you can see the discoloration at all.

     You look good here.

     By the way I have had COVID at least 7 confirmed times. It is a serious disease, and be mindful of course. But I wouldnt let it stress you too much. Not the end of the world if you get it.

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     Skaly (skaly@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 17-Mar-2024 04:56:38 JST Skaly

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     • 🎓 Doc Freemo :jpf: 🇳🇱

     @freemo

     Thank you I appreciate that. I had it 4 times, I'm not stressed so much about getting sick, I'm stressed about infecting anyone else :/

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     🎓 Doc Freemo :jpf: 🇳🇱 (freemo@qoto.org)'s status on Sunday, 17-Mar-2024 04:56:38 JST 🎓 Doc Freemo :jpf: 🇳🇱

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     @skaly

     Yea best to quarintine if you have it. Thats understandable.