Feeling Lost About PCR Testing – Need Some Real Advice

I was super confused the other week when I started coughing and running a slight fever. My first thought was, “ok, I’ll just grab a home test,” but those aren’t always reliable. The pharmacy had PCR tests but you need an appointment and results don’t come instantly. I didn’t know if I should book it right away or wait a few days because maybe testing too early would miss the virus. Ended up isolating myself until I finally got tested, but by then I was already on day 5 of symptoms. Kind of felt like I wasted time not knowing the right timing.