Georgia dept of health covid testing. Viral tests and antibody tests. There are three ways to get covid 19 testing results from those locations. Augusta university health offers 247 free virtual screenings for covid 19 and is available by calling 706 721 1852 or heregeorgians are also encouraged to use the augusta university health expresscare app.
Ways to get appointments for covid 19 testing. Test results will be available in 48 72 hours for the mega testing site near atlanta airport and individuals will be provided with information on how to receive results once they are tested. There are two different types of tests for covid 19.
To schedule free testing at one of the public health operated sites. Please answer the questions below. Georgia department of public health covid 19 test referral.
The mega testing site which has the capacity to test 5000 people a day is located at 1800 sullivan road college park georgia 30337. Our tests are free and because you make an appointment wait time at the testing site is short. If they meet the criteria you will be directed to complete the specimen point of collection.
This test referral form is to identify if your patient meets the criteria for testing. Viral tests for covid 19 tests for current infection. All georgians can be tested for covid 19 coronavirus with or without symptoms.
Other testing locations may take an average of 7 to 10 business days before you receive your results. Online self scheduling now available for covid 19 testing in bryan county july 30 2020. However some testing locations require you to pay for the test so before scheduling your appointment be sure to ask.
If your patient does not meet the criteria you will be given a notice. Coastal health district covid 19 news. Coastal health district to suspend operations monday august 3rd august 2 2020.
Types of covid 19 tests. Dph provides update on covid 19 trends in georgia august 14 2020. Testing for covid 19 is free from health departments and other state government providers.
The results for each test can mean different things about your covid 19 status. The georgia department of public health dph is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel new coronavirus covid 19 first identified in wuhan hubei province china in december 2019 and regularly coordinating with the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. Glynn county health department expands hours for covid 19 testing july.
Many private labs are also providing free testing due to a provision in the federal cares act.