Are you about to get tested for COVID-19? You may have heard stories about what you will have to go through when you take this test. If you are feeling apprehensive, the only way to ease this apprehension is to know what to expect. When you know what will happen during the test, it makes it easier for you to relax and get it over with. Here's a look at what will happen when you get tested for COVID-19.

What Does the Test Involve?

The COVID-19 test involves the collection of a nasal swabs from inside your nose. A throat swab may also be taken. This means the person administering the test will place the swab stick all the way to the back of your throat, and another one will be placed into your nose. If you are coughing up any mucus, they will let you cough into a container. These samples are then taken to the lab for testing.

Will the Test Be Painful?

The COVID-19 test is not painful, but it is uncomfortable. After all, something will be placed in your nose and your throat to get a sample. It will feel strange, but it will only last for a few seconds. If you find that the test is becoming really painful, you should tell the person performing the test. If you're feeling a bit nervous, you should inform them so that they can help to make you feel more comfortable.

What Happens After You Do the Test?

After you do the test, you have to isolate yourself. This means that you will not be allowed to leave your home except for emergencies and doctor visits. Depending on how you're feeling, you may have to be isolated in the hospital. Hospitalization is dependent on your current physical condition and what the doctors feel is best in order to protect you and others. If you are sent home and your test is positive, you will receive a call telling you that it is. You may need to go to the hospital.

Testing for the coronavirus can be nerve-wracking, but this is mainly because you have probably heard the horror stories of what can happen when you contract the virus. Now that you know what will happen, you can relax a bit more. Just remember to communicate should you experience any discomfort that is beyond what is normal.

To learn more, contact a COVID-19 testing center.