Is this a pooled sample test?

Is this a pooled sample test?

No. SHIELD Illinois does not perform the covidSHIELD test on pooled specimens. Each specimen is tested individually from beginning to end. Upon analysis, SHIELD Illinois found that there was little to no economic or resource benefit to performing the test on pooled samples and potential detrimental impact on efficiency and accuracy. We may study the issue further and offer it as a choice in the future, but for now it is not an option we will offer.