[LINK] NSW Health Notifications of Negative Virus Test results

[Stephen Loosley]

Roger and Jan write:

>> NSW Health wrote some software to automate the flow of negative
>> results from a pathology system out to the relevant mobile phone..
>
> Same thing is happening in Victoria. A friend had a test recently just
> because he could and was told if he got a text he was fine. If he got
> a phone call, they would tell him what to do next - either could be
> that he was positive or I guess the test could have been inconclusive


Seems like we might need to look at some sort of standardization for notification?
The test results are significant, especially if you’re self isolating pending the results.

Although the Poll Results thus far gathered below are reasonably satisfactory some
might feel that any method to speed up their results are worth it. Although, agreed
Roger, notification does seem simple ask. One person full time with an agile thumb?

COVID19 How Long Did You Wait for COVID19 Results?
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/537303

Hardlyworkin on 13/05/2020 - 13:02

I am interested to know whether the delay I am experiencing in getting back my COVID19 results is on par with the wider (Ozbargain) community.

I had a COVID19 test done in Melbourne last week at a temporary clinic after having some (hopefully unerelated) minor symptoms. The experience itself felt safe and efficient and I am thankful for those stationed to work there.

Seven days have passed though, and I'm still awaiting the results. I've called the clinic and the national COVID19 hotline who have both just mentioned the large number of people getting tested. That's fair enough, though at 7 days or more that's increasing potential spread by my limited contacts (I haven't left home since). Interested to hear of other users experiences in getting their results back. The information i've found online indicates long waits like this are more common in regional areas.

Poll Options:

22 Results within 48 hours
12 Results with 3-4 days
3 Results within 5-7 days
1 Results after 7 days
2 Still awaiting results
10 COVID19 is just a conspiracy

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