Cogdell Memorial Hospital issued the following announcement.
Cogdell Memorial Hospital will be offering direct access testing for COVID-19.
What does this mean?
Direct access testing allows you to get tested for COVID-19 without a physician order.
Testing is done on a cash basis only. Insurance will not be billed. Cost is either $125.00 or $80.00, depending on the type of test available/performed.
All positive results are required to be reported to the State and Local Health Unit. ALL results are required to be reported to the State.
How will it work?
- If you are not having any symptoms, come to the main lobby of hospital to be screened, registered and pay for the test. You will then be directed to the lab to have the test performed. The service will be offered Monday through Saturday, 7 AM – 6 PM. No appointment is necessary.
- If you are having symptoms, please call 325-573-1300, then 0 when prompted. Someone will assist you with setting up an appointment time for drive-through testing. You will be registered and have to pay for the test while on the phone. This phone line will be answered Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.
- If you are an employer and wish to have employees tested, you must set up appointments by calling 325-573-1300, then 0 when prompted. Payment will be required at the time the test is scheduled.
Information regarding various lab tests available: Antigen test kits often cost less money than the tests we are offering through direct access testing. It is important to note that antigen tests will detect any coronavirus, like a common cold, not just COVID-19. We strongly encourage everyone to pay attention to the different test available over-the-counter and through a provider. Consider the effectiveness of the test in detecting COVID-19, as well as the accuracy of the test. The tests provided by Cogdell Memorial Hospital are highly accurate and sensitive to COVID-19.
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