Covid testing procedure bc. If you are seeking a test you can call your primary care provider family physician or nurse practitioner or the testing and. As you may be aware covid 19 tests are currently being required by most alabama colleges and universities as a condition for a students return to campus regardless of whether the student has any symptoms or exposure. Continue to take steps to protect yourself.
The cdc recommends a covid 19 test called a nasopharyngeal swab. Using a flocked or spun polyester swab insert the swab at least 1 cm 05 inch inside the nostril naris and firmly sample the nasal membrane by rotating the swab and leaving in place for 10 to 15 seconds. Guidelines for covid 19 testing in bc are periodically reviewed and updated based on covid 19 epidemiology seasonality public health measures in place testing capacity and our evolving understanding of test performance in clinical settings.
Waiving all prior authorization requirements for covid 19 testing and related covered services. It is important that our members feel safe and secure during these unprecedented times said scott p. Serota current president and ceo of the blue cross blue shield association.
Testing is recommended for anyone with cold influenza or covid 19 like symptoms however mildif you develop symptoms use the bc covid 19 self assessment tool to determine if you need further assessment or testing for covid 19. The bd veritor system for rapid detection of sars cov 2 is a chromatographic immunoassay for the direct and qualitative detection of sars cov 2 antigens in nasal swabs from patients with signs and symptoms who are suspected of covid 19. Clarification on testing for return to collegework.
Sample both nostrils with same swab. In select situations such as investigation into an outbreak people without symptoms may be tested under the direction of a medical health officer or clinician. Achieve fast test results displays easy to read digital results for sars cov 2 in 15 minutes.
If you test negative you probably were not infected at the time your sample was collected. If you are unsure whether you need testing you can use the bc covid 19 self assessment tool. If you test positive know what protective steps to take to prevent others from getting sick.
Bc covid 19 self assessment tool if you need help or guidance in another language please call 811 which provides translation services in 130 languages. How can i get a covid 19 test. The ministry of health in partnership with thrive health created this self assessment tool to provide up to date guidance and recommendations for testing and follow up for covid 19 that.
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