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I recently obtained an At-Home Covid test that stated it was 'the 1st ever app-assisted test' and using the app was compulsory. The instruction pamphlets were e
by tunap 5y ago
I recently obtained an At-Home Covid test that stated it was 'the 1st ever app-assisted test' and using the app was compulsory. The instruction pamphlets were entirely focused on how to install and use the app and not a single mention of how to read the results beyond "removing human interpretation errors". Turns out, the stick produced TWO control lines(another 1st ever) and a third line would indicate a positive result. I dug up the ghosted replies to several deleted Reddit & Twitter posts to find the information to deduce the results... after fretting about my "positive" result. The manufacturer's primary concern was clearly stated in the included pamphlets, IMO: data collection.
- jfk13 5y agoWhere did you obtain such a test, if you don't mind sharing that detail? Did you know what you'd be getting, or did the "app-assisted" aspect come as a surprise (which is how it sounds)?
- tunap 5y agoI received it from work. I had no idea it used an app. If I had known, I would have sought out another kit. Instead of installing the apkx(bundle?), I did some research and found the ghosted posts' comments where other confused users contacted the company directly and shared their findings, verifying two lines = negative. edit:grammar
- registeredcorn 5y agoIf you are okay with it, please share the name of this testing company. Not specifically to "name and shame" but instead, so others can avoid using them.
- tunap 5y agoI have no problem shaming such an actor, it is the latest from BD Veritor. https://bdveritor.bd.com/en-us https://bdveritor.bd.com/en-us