We just got our Covid-19 testing kits.

[Aristus]

And I just finished with our first tested patient. Results in 2-3 days. I'll let you know how it goes.

He's not showing any of the signs associated with the virus. No fever or any respiratory distress. He had the common cold last month, and just wants to be sure he's okay.

[DonaldsRump]

1. I thought this was precisely the kind of patient that they said shouldn't be tested?

No accusations etc meant, but I thought the "accepted" advice is to not go in for testing unless you are showing symptoms.

[Aristus]

4. We're using it as a test bed for our Covid-19 protocols.

With a recent history of respiratory illness, however mild, he seemed a good candidate. We have plenty of tests. Better a hundred thousand negatives than a positive case that got missed...

[frazzled]

2. Um, you're not supposed to be testing

non-symptomatic patients.

[KT2000]

6. a Seattle woman without symptoms

was tested and it came up positive. She is part of a study. She can still pass it to others.

[Aristus]

5. He didn't call. He walked in.

If he tests negative, we know he didn't expose anyone else in the clinic.

[IndyOp]

7. What state? Have you heard anything from peers in

other regions?

Glad to hear they are finally getting some tests into the right hands.

[Aristus]

8. Washington State.

We're actually doing very little with pt's with respiratory Sx; they're all going to the ED's, urgent care, or staying home. This encounter gave us the opportunity to utilize the necessary safety precautions regarding at-risk patients.

[IndyOp]

9. Practice runs! Reassuring. (nt)