How long will it take me to go through the testing process?

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• How long will it take to receive results?

  Results should normally be received within 24 hours from the time a sample is   received in one of our labs.

• How much time should be spaced between patients?

  If the ventilation of the testing site is good, then minimal time is needed.

• Can I take this test at home?

  At the present time, the SHIELD Illinois test must be completed in the testing room under observation of the collection staff. SHIELD must maintain chain of custody due to FDA, EUA, and CLIA lab regulations.

• How long does it take to get my results?

  Results should be available within 24-48 hours of when they were received by the lab and can vary from day to day. If you have not received your results in 36 hours from the time they were sent, please contact the patient support line (for individual ...

• 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 ...