Do I need to quarantine while waiting for my COVID-19 screening test result?
People without symptoms and without known exposure to COVID-19 do not need to quarantine while awaiting screening test results. If a person tests positive on a screening test and is referred for a confirmatory test, they should quarantine until they receive the results of their confirmatory test.
How long does it take to get results for a Labcorp COVID-19 swab test?
For the test to determine if you had COVID-19 (blood/antibody test): Average delivery of result is 1-3 days from the date of specimen pickup.
What should I do when I get COVID-19 test result?
• If you test positive, know what protective steps to take to prevent others from getting sick.• If you test negative, you probably were not infected at the time your sample was collected. The test result only means that you did not have COVID-19 at the time of testing. Continue to take steps to protect yourself.
How long does it take to get results for COVID-19 antigen tests?
Antigen tests are relatively inexpensive, and most can be used at the point of care. Most of the currently authorized tests return results in approximately 15–30 minutes.
Should I keep isolating myself if I tested negative for COVID-19 after five days of the exposure?
If you got tested on the fifth day after exposure or later and the result was negative, you can stop isolation after seven days. While in quarantine, watch for a fever, shortness of breath or other COVID-19 symptoms. Those who are experiencing severe or life-threatening symptoms should seek emergency care immediately.
Where can I get an antibody or a diagnostic test for COVID-19?
Antibody and diagnostic tests are available by prescription from a health care provider and may be available at local health care facilities and testing centers. Contact your health care provider or your local or state health department for more information.
When are antigen tests the better option to screen for COVID-19?
The clinical performance of diagnostic tests largely depends on the circumstances in which they are used. Both antigen tests and NAATs perform best if the person is tested when their viral load is generally highest. Because antigen tests perform best in symptomatic people and within a certain number of days since symptom onset, antigen tests are used frequently on people who are symptomatic. Antigen tests also may be informative in diagnostic testing situations in which the person has a known exposure to a person with COVID-19.