Covid 19 test

Labwork360 now offers COVID-19 antibody testing. This is a rapid test done through a finger stick blood sample that can detect the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in your bloodstream.

In addition to RT-PCR,  LabWork 360 performs ID NOW Covid-19 Isothermal  NAAT- Nucleic Acid Amplification Rapid tests, along with IgM and IgG antibodies tests

Types of tests · A viral test tells you if you have a current infection. Two types of viral tests can be used: nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and antigen tests.

How to Get a COVID-19 Test. COVID-19 tests are available at no cost nationwide at health centers and select pharmacies

Testing is currently recommended if you: Have symptoms of COVID-19. Were asked by us County Department of Public Health to get a test because of a contact

Viral tests are used to look for current infection

A viral test checks specimens from your nose or your mouth to find out if you are currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Viral tests can be performed in a laboratory, at a testing site (such as a public health clinic or doctor’s office)

• • COVID-19 symptoms
  • Fully vaccinated people with no COVID-19 symptoms do not need to be tested following an exposure to someone with COVID-19.
  • People who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 3 months and recovered do not need to get tested following an exposure as long as they do not develop new symptoms.
• People who have taken part in activities that put them at higher risk for COVID-19 because they cannot physically distance as needed, such as travel, attending large social or mass gatherings, or being in crowded indoor settings.