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What Do The COVID19 and Antibody Tests Detect?

Rapid COVID-19 (Antigen) Test:

This test will detect if you are actively infected with the COVID -19 virus by detecting a protein that is part of the virus.

PCR Test:

A PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test likewise detects if you are actively infected with the COVID-19 virus, by searching for the virus’s genetic material on a molecular level.

Antibody Test:

This test will detect if you have had prior exposure to or infection with COVID-19 and have developed antibodies for the virus. For most viral illnesses, a positive antibody means prior exposure to a virus and possible immunity to future infection. As COVID-19 is a new infection, it is unclear if a positive antibody offers immunity. Madison Rapid recommends universal precautions (Hand washing, social distancing and masks when appropriate).

How Are Tests Administered?

COVID-19 (Antigen) and PCR Test:

The antigen test is administered via lower nasal swab, and the PCR test is administered via an upper nasal swab.

Antibody Test:
Test is administered via finger prick blood sample.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY RESULTS AND HOW DO I VIEW THEM?

COVID-19 Antigen and Antibody Test:

Results will be emailed to you within approximately 15 minutes.

Please allow for delay during periods of peak demand.

COVID-19 PCR Test

Your results will be emailed to you directly by the laboratory performing the PCR test. Should you not receive an email from the laboratory within 3 business days following your PCR swab

How Much Do Each Of These Tests Cost

There is no out-of-pocket cost for the rapid COVID-19 antigen and antibody testing, For those with health insurance, we will seek payment from your insurance provider. For those that are uninsured, we will seek payment under the CARES Act.

WHAT PRECAUTIONS DO I TAKE BASED ON MY RESULTS OF THESE TESTS?

COVID-19 Negative (Antigen or PCR):

Asymptomatic: Continue to exercise universal precautions such as social distancing, quarantining, frequent hand washing, wearing of a mask or face cloth in public, and other CDC guideline recommendations.

Symptomatic: You are recommended to take a confirmatory PCR test to ensure result accuracy. You should quarantine at home until your PCR result is available.

COVID-19 Positive (Antigen or PCR):

Asymptomatic: You are recommended to isolate for 10 days from the day of the test. You may end your isolation period after 10 days assuming you either remain symptom free or any symptoms you develop are significantly improved AND you have not had a fever for 24 hours (with

Symptomatic: You are recommended to self-quarantine for 10 days from onset of symptoms.
After 10 days, you may return to work provided your respiratory symptoms (ie cough, runny nose) are improving AND you are fever-free for 24 hours

(without using fever reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen).

out using fever reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen).

WHAT PRECAUTIONS DO I TAKE BASED ON MY RESULTS OF THE ANTIBODY TEST?

Regardless of your results, you should continue to exercise universal precautions such as social distancing, quarantining, frequent hand washing, wearing of a mask or face cloth in public, and other CDC guideline recommendations. Remember, COVID-19 is a new infection, and it is unclear if a positive antibody definitively offers immunity.

Disclaimer:

All COVID-19 test results are sent to the DOH. The DOH may contact you and modify the above recommendations based on their findings. If so, DOH guidance
will supersede the above recommendations.

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All Additional Information Can Be Found At https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html