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1. Why do you think a false positive error is

Fri Aug 23, 2024, 05:09 PM

Aug 2024

less likely than a false negative?

Without more information I would start with either error is equally possible.

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Re: expired Covid test kits and false positives [View all] intrepidity Aug 2024 OP

Why do you think a false positive error is Voltaire2 Aug 2024 #1

Because a false negative could happen because intrepidity Aug 2024 #2

You're assuming degradation always results Voltaire2 Aug 2024 #4

A false positive is very unlikely, especially if you have symptoms. subterranean Aug 2024 #5

That's my thinking too intrepidity Aug 2024 #8

The expiration dates of many tests drmeow Aug 2024 #6

My doctor told me there are no false positives MotownPgh Aug 2024 #7

Makes sense to me intrepidity Aug 2024 #9

Compliance truddy777 Oct 25 #10