Where can I get a coronavirus test?
Daniel Mark Wilkerson - In most cases,
COVID-19 tests must be ordered by a doctor. The doctor might test you in the
office or refer you to a commercial testing center or a testing location set up
by your city or town.
Testing varies by state, so talk to your doctor and ask if a COVID-19
test is appropriate for your situation.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved in-home test kits for use
under certain circumstances. If you test yourself, you must send your samples
to a lab for results. Depending upon the type of test and how the sample is
collected, do-it-yourself home tests may be less reliable than tests
administered by trained professionals. Some testing sites may provide you with
instructions and allow you to collect the sample yourself for testing.
How
long does it take to get COVID-19 test results?
Getting coronavirus test results can take anywhere from an hour to
several days. Other testing sites may need to send the samples away to a lab
for analysis. If your test is positive, the results will be reported to you and
are also reported to public health authorities.
The laboratory tests samples for the presence of the coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2), which causes COVID-19. Either your care provider or the lab will
notify you with the results. If your test shows you’ve been infected, your
health care practitioner will recommend what you should to do next. Most cases
of the illness are mild and can be managed at home, but here is more
information about what to expect if you have COVID-19.
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