Large Scale COVID-19 Testing Now Available
Posted by Michelle Walters on 21st May 2020
Large-Scale COVID-19 Testing is now available, both diagnostic and antibody.
Diagnostic PCR Testing is ideal for businesses preparing to re-open amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A simple nasal
swab can tell whether someone currently has the virus.
This is an FDA approved, validated PCR test, performed by a CLIA laboratory.
Find
out more here. CP Lab Safety is offering
this service using traditional PCR (nasopharyngeal swab) tests, similar to the
test used by hospitals to diagnose current infections. Our team can arrange for
a medical professional to come to your facility and perform testing for up to
1,000 individuals at a time. Multi-day testing is also available if needed.
Results will be delivered in 3-5 days. Individuals that test positive for this
test will be directed to their doctor for further assessment and treatment. As
patients exposure status will change over time, we recommend performing this
test at least once a month.
Antibody Testing is used to identify previous infections. A simple 15 Minute Rapid Blood Test can tell whether a person as been exposed to the virus, regardless of if they showed symptoms.
Our antibody test checks your blood by looking for antibodies, indicating whether you had a previous exposure or past infection with COVID-19.
This test may not detect
antibodies in an individual with very recent or current COVID-19 infection.
It’s unclear if antibodies can provide immunity to the virus at this time. This
test should not be used to diagnose current infection with COVID-19.
Results: Positive tests will be confirmed through a PCR test (nasopharyngeal
swab) test. Individuals with a positive antibody test and a negative PCR test
can presumably return to work safely. Individuals that test positive for the
PCR test will be directed to their doctor for further assessment and treatment.
Find
out more here.
If you would like more
information on either testing service, please call us +1 (415) 747-2087