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drmeow

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6. The expiration dates of many tests

Reply to intrepidity (Original post)

Fri Aug 23, 2024, 06:23 PM

Aug 23

were extended by the FDA, suggesting the tests last longer than the original expiration date. Were these expired based on the printed date or based on the new dates: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests

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Re: expired Covid test kits and false positives [View all] intrepidity Aug 23 OP

Why do you think a false positive error is Voltaire2 Aug 23 #1

Because a false negative could happen because intrepidity Aug 23 #2

You're assuming degradation always results Voltaire2 Aug 23 #4

My married son and I both got sick within a day of each other and we'd been together two days before. chia Aug 23 #3

A false positive is very unlikely, especially if you have symptoms. subterranean Aug 23 #5

That's my thinking too intrepidity Aug 23 #8

The expiration dates of many tests drmeow Aug 23 #6

My doctor told me there are no false positives MotownPgh Aug 23 #7

Makes sense to me intrepidity Aug 23 #9

Compliance truddy777 Oct 25 #10

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