Anyone can test through their
SHIELD Illinois sponsor organization (employer, school, university,
governmental agency or other organization) or at any one of our free SHIELD
community testing sites.
Not all PCR tests are the same. They run on different PCR instruments, use different reagents, look for different genes, etc. etc. For example, the covidSHIELD saliva test is more reliable overall compared to self-collected nasal specimens. Nasal PCR ...
People utilizing a SHIELD community testing site must provide an email address or phone number as identification to be tested and receive results. For testing at schools or other organizations not open to the public, the sponsoring organization may ...
Yes. Regardless of any other guidelines or facility rules, masks are required for all staff and testers to minimize exposure pursuant to CDC guidelines.
Testing is not recommended for people who have recovered and are within 90 days from symptom onset or a previous positive test, but testing should resume once the 90 days have passed. If you still test positive after 90 days, you should follow up ...
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 ...