Are you testing for anything else? Drugs, alcohol, etc.?

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• Is my DNA kept or analyzed as part of this test?

  No. The covidSHIELD test targets specific COVID-19 markers and is not able to test for other communicable disease, substances, or DNA.

• What should I do before the test?

  Drink lots of water and if you can, brush your teeth one hour before the test. You should not eat, drink or put anything in your mouth one hour before taking the   salvia-based test. This includes smoking, drinking, chewing gum, using mouth wash, ...

• Who determines the testing schedule?

  Your organization will work with the operations partner to set a testing schedule for your location. This will be based on the operations partner’s availability. 

• How often should we be testing?

  Testing at least twice a week maximizes SHIELD’s ability to find infections early and break the  transmission chain. However, if contact tracing is strong at your location, weekly testing  can be effective. The more frequently someone is tested, the ...

• Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE) Community Testing Location FAQs

  What type of testing is done at CRCE? The test done at CRCE is provided by SHIELD Illinois. Prior to taking a test, refrain from eating/drinking/smoking 60 minutes before testing. SHIELD Illinois testing supplies will be used and tests will be ...