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Send-out PCR COVID-19 lab tests are recommended by the CDC. Norton Healthcare currently is offering rapid and laboratory send-out PCR COVID-19 testing as well as antigen tests that are conducted on-site.

A team member will come to you to perform the test. For the protection of patients and staff, we ask that everyone in the vehicle wear a face covering.On-site staff will guide you through the process. Pull into the open lane and remain in your car. Drive around the back of the building.If you are visiting Norton Healthcare Express Services, follow these instructions carefully: You also may use Norton eCare virtual care, available 24/7, to discuss your symptoms with a provider and get scheduled for COVID-19 testing.ĬOVID-19 rapid antigen tests without a provider visit are available (only for patients without symptoms) by appointment at Norton Healthcare Express Services. Testing that includes a visit with a provider is available at Norton Immediate Care Centers, Norton Children’s Medical Group pediatrician offices, Norton Community Medical Associates primary care offices and Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens locations. When Should I Get Tested for COVID-19?Īs guidelines change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for guidance. What Are the Signs of COVID-19?Īs guidelines change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for guidance. But they don’t have access to your personal health information.Esta publicación también está disponible en español. They can answer health-related questions. Note: If you call your facility’s nurse advice line, please know that our nurses can’t give you your test results. Get COVID-19 prevention advice on the CDC website Continue to follow safe practices. These include practices like wearing a mask, physical distancing, and washing your hands often. Until you get your results, you won’t know if you have an active infection or not.

What to do while you wait for your results Note: If your self-test results are positive, you don’t need to schedule a lab test. Get the latest COVID-19 symptom information on the CDC website If you have any signs of emergency, call 911 or get help right away. Signs of emergency include symptoms like trouble breathing or continued pain or pressure in your chest. Subscribe to the Annie text messaging service To get reminders for when to contact your care team or a nurse advice line, you can use our Annie text messaging service. Monitor your symptoms. If your symptoms get worse, contact your provider or nearest VA health facility.Tell anyone who you’ve been in close contact with in the past few days that you tested positive. For COVID-19, a close contact is anyone who was less than 6 feet away from you for a combined total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period.If you can’t fully isolate, wear a well-fitting mask any time you’re around other people for at least 5 days. Isolate for at least 5 days from when you first started having symptoms or from when you tested positive. Separate yourself to keep others safe.Some treatments must start within 5 days of your first symptoms. If you need treatment, you must start it early for it to work. Contact your VA health care team right away.You can share this picture with your VA health care team. If you didn’t take your test during a VA video appointment, take a picture of your test results.