How often should we be testing?

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• Why should we continue to test if our positivity rate is low?

  Frequent testing helps positivity rates remain low. SHIELD testing catches people who are positive (whether they show symptoms or not) and we are able to quarantine  them in time to help reduce mass infection.

• How much time should be spaced between patients?

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

• 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. 

• Are masks required in testing locations?

  CDC guidance currently states that masks are required in all healthcare settings. As such, we require all patients, staff, and any other visitor to remain masked at all times at our collection sites except when producing a specimen.

• 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 ...