Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing Logansport, IN
Local Testing Centers & In-Home Collection
Accredited Drug Testing provides Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19 testing in Logansport, IN and the surrounding areas utilizing several testing methods including blood draw collection at our local Logansport, IN testing centers and an in home collection process using a dried blood spot (DBS) finger stick test and in certain circumstances an in home collection of a saliva based molecular test may be required. All tests are analyzed at our FDA/CLIA Certified laboratories and results are provided in a confidential manner.
How It Works
Testing Center or Home Collection in Logansport, IN
1. Testing Center/Blood Draw - You can schedule your Covid-19 Antibody blood test at a testing location in the Logansport, IN area by calling our scheduling department or scheduling your testing online. Once your test is scheduled, you will receive an email with your test authorization form, testing location address and hours of operation. Same day service is available. Test results are provided in approximately 2-3 days. (Test Cost: $109.99 includes required physician’s order, testing center blood draw, laboratory analysis and confidential result reporting)
2. Home Collection - You can order an FDA/CLIA approved test kit which is a finger stick test and is self-administered. This test can confirm the presence or lack of COVID 19 antibodies. Upon completion of the in-home collection process, you will then ship the specimen to the laboratory utilizing the pre-paid shipping label with instructions. (Test Kit Cost: $99.99 plus S/H) Please note that if your initial antibody home test is positive, you will receive a molecular test via federal express to confirm if the virus is active and present. (Additional costs will be incurred if the molecular test is required)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Logansport, IN Testing Locations
What is the Coronavirus?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments.
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:
Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain social distancing
Maintain at least 2 metres (6 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
Practice respiratory hygiene
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Public Health Emergency Policy
Sources: World Health Organization (WHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC)