![]() SAME DAY COVID TESTING NEAR ME CODEThe man who handed us our QR code paperwork was very kind and helpful! He fixed it and made sure I could still get in for my test I scheduled. Luckily the man checking us in was absolutely wonderful and helpful. For some reason the appointment for myself didn’t complete it’s booking online. Heather the midday, middle-aged five year old. I cried again afterwards out of shame for falling apart (I am nearly 40 years old), and Matt told me I did a great job and allowed an elbow bump, though I wish I could’ve given him a hug. That helped enough to perform the swabs (1 in each nostril), along with his verbal comforting while doing the swab, and it helped me A LOT (I emphasize this) that he counted down the last 4 seconds. Matt let me take the time I needed (45+ seconds I’d imagine) to collect myself to try again, and suggested I step back to lean on the wall to support myself and be able to relax more. (This would be my only request of him the next time I perhaps have to see him: to intonate causally the ‘yes’ in order to help to minimize anxious patients’ fears going into a second attempt. I asked him if it was going to go in further than that and he said “Oh yes” and I immediately started crying, hard. I got really scared with the first attempt and how it felt, and Matt immediately yet gently removed the swab so that I could take a break. This helped me stop being jittery and relax enough to give it a try. He described what would happen, how long it would take, and told me it would be okay. Then, thanks be to God, the administrator of the test, Matt, was extremely patient with me (I am grateful that I thought to go at a not busy time so that I didn’t feel extra anxiety thinking I was holding up the queue). She assured me that it was quick and not any more uncomfortable that when you mix your wasabi/soy a little too strong at the sushi restaurant. The greeter/intake gal, Tyler, was very friendly and kind and addressed my anxiety when I told her it was my first Covid test and that I was really scared. + MoreĪs a person who is highly anxious of being poked and prodded by a doctor or dentist, I believe that I couldn’t have had a better experience than the one I had when I went in for a nasal swab at 1:40pm on Tuesday, February 16th at the Aurora Avenue test site. I exited the facility under the direction of a uniformed and masked SPD officer at 3:53pm. ![]() She thanked me for my patience and advised thst the test results would be available in 24 to 72 hours and wished me a good day. The left nostril insertion was more uncomfortable but not intolerable. She again requested that I breathe normally during the insertion. Upon completion of the right nostril insertion, she allowed me a moment, instructed me to reposition my head slightly, and advised that the sensation I would feel in my left nostril may be stronger than the right. The insertion was uncomfortable, but not intolerable. She then instructed me to breathe normally as she inserted the test swab in my right nostril. She verbally instructed me to position my head comfortably, pull my mask down off my nose and leave it over my mouth. Upon my negative response she explained the procedure in detail. She asked what my symptoms were and if I had been tested before. She asked to see the vial label and that I hold it during the test. ![]() At the test station the SFD EMT, again fully masked, gowned, and gloved, with the addition of a clear face shield, asked if my vehicle were in park with engine off. She verified my name and date of birth verbally, put a tag on my windshield, and moments later I moved forward to the first station, where a cheerful person, again fully gowned, masked and gloved, verified verbally again my name and date of birth, gave me a consent and information form, and an empty vial with my contact information and date on it, and directed me to drive forward. When I was first in line I was greated by a person fully suited, masked, and gloved. The process ahead of me moved forward in a timely manner. Affixed to the post of the covered open air testing area was a large sign advising the Covid test station was being run by the SFD and UW. When I arrived I was directed by a uniformed and masked SPD officer to a lane where there were 3 vehicles waiting in line ahead of me. ![]() I was instructed online to drive up at 3:40 for a 3:55 appointment. ![]()
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