Have COVID-19 symptoms - even if you’re fully vaccinated. While you wait for your results, you should quarantine if you: If you are out of reach of a Kaiser Permanente facility for a PCR test, you can get tested at more than 150 Color locations across the country or view our list of preferred COVID-19 testing sites. Receive guidance from your care team if you test positive - your test results are automatically saved to your medical record. View test results on kp.org or the mobile app. Get your results usually in approximately 2 hours. When you choose to get tested at Kaiser Permanente, you can: No appointment is needed, there is no charge, and on-site collection and processing is directed by a licensed clinician. You can now get a rapid PCR test with results in approximately 2 hours at our convenient Northern California Kaiser Permanente testing locations. Kaiser Permanente has expanded our PCR testing capacity with more convenient options, including walk-ins and extended evening and weekend hours in some locations. Please check testing requirements prior to choosing a testing option. PCR tests are used when directed by your doctor or when you’re required to show a negative PCR test to attend an event or activity. They may also be needed for international travel or in circumstances where self-tests are not an option, such as to prove a negative COVID-19 test. The extension of the expiration date means that your test is still effective and reliable if you follow the manufacturer’s instructions. You can visit the FDA’s website and type the brand of the test (e.g., iHealth or CareStart) in the search field to see whether your test has been affected and view the new expiration date. The shelf lives of some brands of COVID-19 home antigen tests have been extended by the FDA. You can submit a claim to get reimbursed for up to $12 per test, including shipping and sales tax. These may be available online or at local retailers. Buy self-tests outside Kaiser Permanente. All other members can visit Costco, Rite Aid, and Walmart, and show your photo ID and Kaiser Permanente ID card at the pharmacy counter. Medicare members can visit for participating pharmacies and present your Medicare ID card at the pharmacy counter. Get no-cost self-tests from participating retail pharmacies. Get no-cost self-tests at a Kaiser Permanente pharmacy. We’re currently distributing iHealth and FlowFlex test brands. If you don’t have a kp.org account, you can create one here. 
If you're a member with a kp.org account, you can order 4 self-tests at a time to be delivered to your home, at no cost. Order self-tests from Kaiser Permanente.
There are many convenient ways you can get self-tests:
Need to show a negative test result for return to work (employer policies may vary).Plan to attend a gathering or event, or spend time with people are at risk for serious illness.Have been exposed to someone who tested positive (test 5 days after exposure if no symptoms).Have symptoms (retest after 24-48 hours if the first test result is negative).You can use rapid tests in most cases, including if you or your family: These are highly accurate when you follow the manufacturer’s instructions, which may include taking both tests in your kit 24-36 hours apart. COVID-19 self-tests provide results usually within 30 minutes.
0 kommentar(er)
