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Is there a “definitive” test for Long Covid?

Posted by kgatlast @kgatlast, Jun 6 9:13pm

Is there somewhere that I can get a “definitive” test for Long Covid?

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Jun 7 6:49am

I'm not saying there aren't simple tests for Long Covid, but, I am not aware of them.

I had to fill out all of the paperwork with my symptoms and go to a Long Covid Recovery Clinic. They did no bloodwork or testing for Long Covid. They just read my symptoms and listened to my story and diagnosed me.

I hope this helps. Praying for you.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 7 7:01am

@kgatlast I don't think there is a definitive test for Long Covid. Here is more information from the CDC.

"There is no test that determines if your symptoms or condition is due to COVID-19. Long COVID is not one illness. Your healthcare provider considers a diagnosis of Long COVID based on your health history, including if you had a diagnosis of COVID-19 either by a positive test or by symptoms or exposure, as well as based on a health examination."
-- Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/

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carlosmayo | @carlosmayo | Jun 7 10:14am

If you are only a few months out from your original infection you can still get a covid antibody test to see if your were exposed to Covid. Does not diagnose you with Long Covid, but can help with a diagnosis.

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froggiiii | @froggiiii | Jun 7 1:54pm

At this point there is no definitive test for Long COVID.

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kgatlast | @kgatlast | Jun 9 1:26pm

Kind of figured as much… thx

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kgatlast | @kgatlast | Jun 9 1:28pm
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@carlosmayo

If you are only a few months out from your original infection you can still get a covid antibody test to see if your were exposed to Covid. Does not diagnose you with Long Covid, but can help with a diagnosis.

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Thx

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kgatlast | @kgatlast | Jun 13 9:16pm
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@johnbishop

@kgatlast I don't think there is a definitive test for Long Covid. Here is more information from the CDC.

"There is no test that determines if your symptoms or condition is due to COVID-19. Long COVID is not one illness. Your healthcare provider considers a diagnosis of Long COVID based on your health history, including if you had a diagnosis of COVID-19 either by a positive test or by symptoms or exposure, as well as based on a health examination."
-- Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/

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Thanks for the info, John

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kgatlast | @kgatlast | Jun 13 9:19pm
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@covidstinks2023

I'm not saying there aren't simple tests for Long Covid, but, I am not aware of them.

I had to fill out all of the paperwork with my symptoms and go to a Long Covid Recovery Clinic. They did no bloodwork or testing for Long Covid. They just read my symptoms and listened to my story and diagnosed me.

I hope this helps. Praying for you.

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Thanks for your response… and your prayers!

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