How long will it take to receive results?

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• What do my results mean?

  The covidSHIELD test looks for three markers which are specific to the SARS-CoV-2 virus plus a control substance which is added during the testing process. The results of the test can be interpreted as follows: Negative – The test did not find any of ...

• How will a patient or organization be notified of test results?

  How or if a patient or organization will receive results is dependent on the organization type and how it was requested to be configured. For community test sites, the patient will receive their results through the patient portal at ...

• Why did some of the specimens in my manifest result at a different time?

  Often you will see some specimens in a manifest result at a different time than the rest of the manifest. There are three primary reasons for this: They were run on different plates A small amount of saliva from each specimen is deposited into a ...

• I tested positive, then negative, then positive again. What should I do?

  Repeat testing after the initial positive test is neither required nor recommended. You should rely on your initial positive covidSHIELD test as definitive, take appropriate action to isolate and consult with your health care provider or local health ...

• 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 ...